rain lily
Zephyranthes simpsonii
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size9 to 12 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- White to pink
Garden uses
Notes
Rain lily (Zephyranthes simpsonii) is a bulb for rain gardens and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 9 to 12 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches. The white to pink flowers open in early to late spring and again in mid to late winter.
Pairs well with Society garlic, Mondo grass, and Tuberose.
Native range
Southeastern United States.