Botanical Name: Zephyranthes grandiflora (Z. rosea)
Common Name: Zephyranthes Type of Plant: monocot: bulb Habit of Growth: Overall Shape small clumping plant of narrow, strap-like leaves originating from a true bulb; leaves are linear, flat and blue-green Height to 1' Spread to 1' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred Soil thrives in a well-drained garden soil Hardiness tolerates some frost; Zones 1-9, 12-24 Morphology: Leaves linear, strap-like, flat, to 12" long, blue-green in color; larger and flatter than Z. candida Flowers rosy pink to 4" across in spring or summer or into fall; blooms are held high above foliage, resemble small amaryllis flowers Fruit small woody 3-part capsule, flat black seeds held inside Propagation: Seed, division Usage: excellent rock garden or foreground plant, effective in drifts or large plantings; good source of summer or fall bloom in nearly any style landscape, especially small-scale landscapes Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering, but can survive long periods without water; tolerates neglect better than most bulbs Fertilizing slow release fertilizing in early spring Pruning remove dead leaves and flowers Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southern Mexico and Guatemala Family: Amaryllidaceae Notes: |
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