Zephyranthes spp. Rain Lily
Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen
This document is about the Zephyranthes spp., commonly known as rain lily. It describes the plant’s dainty, funnel-shaped blooms that appear after heavy rain in various colors, including white, yellow, pink, rose, red, and orange. The rain lily grows in full sun or partial shade, tolerates various soils, and has high drought tolerance. It is used in rock gardens, borders, and containers. The document also covers the plant’s propagation by seed or division and mentions potential pests and diseases, such as maggots and Botrytis. First published Oct. 1999.
