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Autumn Rain Lily
Zephyranthes candida
In stock
1 gallon
Plant Care
Native region:
Desert Adapted
Water needs:
Low
Exposure:
Mature size:
Growth rate:
Full Sun; Partial Shade
1’x1’
Fast
Flower color:
Flower season:
Pruning:
White
Fall - Spring
Remove faded blooms
Wildlife
Monarchs:
No
Nectar pollinators:
Yes
Nighttime pollinators:
No
Rabbit resistant:
Yes
Autumn Rain Lily forms a clump to about 12 inches tall and wide, with narrow, glossy, dark green leaves. From fall to spring it is covered with white flowers in response to changes in moisture. These little beauties are tolerant of a wide range of soils, exposures, and irrigation schedules, and are grown in many parts of the country. These will usually lose their leaves through the summer but pop right back up again once the temperatures cool. Excellent pop of winter color in rock and cactus gardens. Native to South America Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil
Growing Plants in the Desert — Important Information
The information presented here is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate and based on my research from reliable sources, observations I have made of plants growing in my, and other gardens I have visited, and observations of the plants in their native habitats. I would appreciate your feedback and experience to help me educate others!
Cacti: In my experience, cacti are much happier in the filtered shade here in the low desert of the Coachella Valley. Colors are more vibrant and they bloom more profusely, especially the non-native varieties. If you pay attention to how our native barrel and beavertail opuntia grow in the wild, it is frequently tucked in the rocks under creosote or another shrub.
Light Requirements: I have found that in our desert (Sonoran/Colorado) “full sun” plants can take and appreciate the late afternoon filtered sun, especially in the hot summer months.