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Zephyranthes candida (White Rain Lily)

Zephyranthes candida
White Rain Lily, White Zephyr Lily, White Fairy Lily, Rain Lily 'Candida'

Native to Central and South America, this little bulb forms a clump of narrow, glossy, dark green leaves. In the summer and early fall, it is covered with waxy white flowers. The foliage can burn back in the summer, but plants recover quickly in the fall. It tolerates a wide range of soils, exposures, and irrigation schedules. Plant in part shade in the low deserts.

Plant Type Bulb, Perennial
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade, Partial Shade
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zone Zone 7 (0° F)
Flower Color White
Flower Season Summer, Fall
Growth Rate Fast
Height 1 (ft)
Spread 1 (ft)
Spacing 6" - 8" (in)
Characteristics Showy
Attracts Butterflies
Maintenance Low
Garden Uses Ground Covers
Tolerance Drought
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons

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