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Zephyranthes atamasca (Atamasco lily)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.05m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Zephyranthes atamasca
Other names
Atamasco lily, Easter lily , Zephyr lily , Rain lily, Wild Easter lily, Rainlily, Zephyranthes atamasco, Amaryllis atamasca, Atamosco atamasca
Genus
Zephyranthes Zephyranthes
Species
Z. atamasca - Z. atamasca is a clump-forming, deciduous, bulbous perennial with grass-like, mid- to dark green leaves and funnel-shaped, white flowers in spring or summer.
Zephyranthes atamasca is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Bulks are highly toxic if ingested.
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mice , Squirrels , Voles Mice , Squirrels , Voles
Grey mould Grey mould
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Zephyranthes atamasca (Atamasco lily) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.05m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Naturalised in turf
Cultivation
Plant 10cm deep in moderately fertile, moist, neutral to slightly acid soil in sun or dappled shade. Requires a dry dormant period in late summer. Protect from winter wet or overwinter indoors. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added sharp sand in full light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Zephyranthes atamasca
Other names
Atamasco lily, Easter lily , Zephyr lily , Rain lily, Wild Easter lily, Rainlily, Zephyranthes atamasco, Amaryllis atamasca, Atamosco atamasca
Genus
Zephyranthes Zephyranthes
Species
Z. atamasca - Z. atamasca is a clump-forming, deciduous, bulbous perennial with grass-like, mid- to dark green leaves and funnel-shaped, white flowers in spring or summer.
Native to
Southeastern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Bulks are highly toxic if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Zephyranthes atamasca (Atamasco lily) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.05m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Naturalised in turf
Cultivation
Plant 10cm deep in moderately fertile, moist, neutral to slightly acid soil in sun or dappled shade. Requires a dry dormant period in late summer. Protect from winter wet or overwinter indoors. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added sharp sand in full light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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