Description
Zephyranthes candida, commonly called rain lily, is a bulbous perennial plant bearing linear, hollow, strap-shaped or grass-like leaves.
| Sr | Item name |
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| 1 | Zephyranthes Candida (White) - Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Rain lily is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Rio de la Plata region of South America. In the wild, plants often burst into bloom immediately following periods of significant rain, hence the common name.
Crocus-like, white flowers, sometimes blushed with pink, bloom singly atop upright stems rising tall above a tuft of outward-spreading, narrow, grass-like, green leaves. Bloom appears in late summer to early fall.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 cm) |
| Common Name | Fairy Lily, Zephyr Lily, Rain Lily |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 0.50 to 1 feet |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | Late summer to early fall |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Zephyranthes Candida care
A native of the warmer parts of America. Zephyranthes are hardy bulbs that range from 5 cm to 30 cm in height; this makes them great for use in rock gardens.They have grass like foliage and bloom from spring to autumn (species dependent).When in bloom, plants carry pink, red, white, or yellow funnel shaped flowe
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soils |
| Temperature | Up to 50 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply Any organic fertilizer |
Zephyranthes Candida special feature
Where the plant is native its seeds are a common outdoor snack of children. In the end Velvet Leaf never became the great promised fiber plant in North. Mature trees resemble a Catalpa tree from a distance, but the flower clusters are as it had too many features to it that seemed useful.
Zephyranthes Candida uses
Ornamental Use:
- Effective in border fronts, rock gardens and along paths or sidewalks
- Specimen clumps are attractive, but with proper space, plants can be also be grown in groups or massed
- Containers for patios, porches or decks
- Houseplant