Zephyranthes candida
Rain lily

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.

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

    • 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.