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Rain Lily Prairie Sunset

Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset'

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Overview

The Rain Lily 'Prairie Sunset' (Zephyranthes candida) is a captivating perennial, boasting grass-like foliage and enchanting cream to soft pink blooms that emerge after rainfalls from late summer to fall. It thrives in USDA Zones 7-10, reaching a mature height of 10-12 inches and spreading 6-8 inches wide. This sun-loving bulb requires well-drained soil, ideal for borders or as a ground cover. It's a low-maintenance addition for vibrant, post-rain bursts of color.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–10Type Bulb, Ground cover, WildflowerClimate Subtropical, Temperate
Rain Lily Prairie Sunset (Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset') — hence the name "Rain Lily." It\'s advisable to plant the bulbs about 2-3 inches deep and, image 43

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Bulb, Ground cover, Wildflower
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Climate
Subtropical, Temperate

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Rain Lily Prairie Sunset (Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset') — It thrives in USDA Zones 7-10, reaching a mature height of 10-12 inches and spreading 6-8 inches
Rain Lily Prairie Sunset (Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset') — often reaching heights of just 10-12 inches; reminiscent of a serene prairie sunset, image 57

Photograph: Juni from Kyoto, Japan, CC BY 2.0 · source

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