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

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