Zephyranthes citrina (Rain Lily)
Rain Lily, Peruvian Swamp Lily, Sea Onion, Summer Crocus, Zephyr Lily
Zephyranthes citrina (Rain Lily) is a bulbous perennial boasting bright golden-yellow, crocus-like flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), in late summer and early fall. Blooming in succession, they sit atop upright stems rising above a tuft of narrow, grass-like, bright green leaves. Brightening up the garden for weeks, this beauty looks pretty in rock gardens, at the front of borders or in containers.
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 2-3 in. wide (5-7 cm). Will naturalize and spread to create charming colonies.
- Thrives in full sun in moderately fertile, moist and well-drained soils. Protect from winter wet.
- Spectacular when planted in great swathes along paths or sidewalks. Good candidate for border fronts, rock gardens and containers.
- Virtually pest and disease free.
- Rain Lilies are only hardy to zones 7-10. Therefore, in cooler areas, their bulbs will have to be dug up before the first frost and stored indoors over the winter in a cool, dry place before being replanted in spring. If grown in pots or containers, they should also be overwintered in a cool, frost-free location with just enough moisture to keep the soil from totally drying out.
- Propagate by seed, sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe. Separate offsets in spring.
- Native to northeastern Argentina, southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 10 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Zephyranthes - Rain Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
Spacing | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
Depth | 3" (7cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 10 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Zephyranthes - Rain Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
Spacing | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
Depth | 3" (7cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |