rain lily
Zephyranthes grandiflora
F.C.C.-R.H.S. 1894
USDA zones9 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size9 to 12 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink with white throats
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Rain lily (Zephyranthes grandiflora) is a bulb for borders and containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Pink flowers with white throats open in mid to late spring and again in early to late summer. It stays 9 to 12 inches tall.
Pairs well with Fountain grass, Aster, and Hollyhock.
Native range
Mexico and Central America.