Botanical Name: Zephyranthes candida
Common Name: Fairy lily Type of Plant: monocot: bulb Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape small clumping plant originating from a true bulb – with hollow tube-like leaves Height 6-12" Spread 12" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to half-shade Soil prefers a well-drained soil Hardiness hardy (zones 1-9, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves stiff, to 1' long, hollow and rush-like, dark green Flowers star-shaped, to 3" across – usually white, yellow, pink or violet Fruit small capsule Propagation: division of offsets Usage: good in rock gardens, edgings or borders, small scale landscapes, small grouping give the best effects Landscape Care: Watering fairly drought tolerant when established Fertilizing use good source of phosphorus and potassium at planting Pruning none Pests/Diseases snails and slugs Origin: Mexico Family: Amaryllidaceae Notes: |
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