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Zephyranthes moctezumae

Pronunciation: ze-fi-RANTH-eez mok-tee-ZOOM-ay
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Common Name: Rain Lily, Rainlily, Fairy Lily, Zephyr Lily
Plant Type:
  • bulb, tuber, corm
  • perennial

Height to: 6-12 inches
Width to: 3-6 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones:
  • 30 to 20ºF ZONE 9
  • 40 to 30ºF ZONE 10

Bloom Description: Pale Pink
Bloom Season:
  • late summer
  • early autumn
  • mid autumn

Sun Exposure:
  • full sun
  • part sun

Soil Type: all types, moist but well drained. protect from too much moisture in winter
Toxic:
  • Yes

Plant Perks:
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Container Gardening
  • Easy to Grow/Ideal for Children

Propagation: sow seed at 55-64ºF/13-18ºC as soon as ripe. Seperate offsets in spring.
Native to: tropical riverbanks in Mexico
Notes:

Identified by Howard in 1996


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