Description
Botanical name: Zephyranthes candida
Common name: Rain lily; Autumn crocus
This plant has grass-like, narrow evergreen foliage and produces white flowers rather like a crocus which come into bloom after rain has fallen. Flowers appear from autumn through to end of summer. Looks great as a border, in front of tall plants, mass planted or scattered throughout the garden.
Size
Plant height: up to 30 cm
Plant spread: up to 30 cm
Care and Maintenance
- tolerates light frost once established
- tolerates drought once established
- full sun
- planting season all year round
- medium water use
- fertilize in spring with slow release fertilizer
Planting
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- All plants have roots and are ready for planting.
- Water each day for 2–3 weeks after planting.
- Great for spot planting throughout the garden or forming a border.
- Plant 30 cm apart as a border or plant throughout the garden.