Zephyr Flower, Fairy Lily
Scientific Name: Zephyranthes candida (Lindl.) Herb.
Synonym: Amaryllis candida, Argyropsis candida
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Sunset®: 1-9,12-32
USDA: 8-12
Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Argentina
Growth Habits: Bulb. Growing plant is up to 8 inches tall (20 cm), clumping easily
Watering Needs: Regular deep watering, with a dry period in between
Propagation: division
By M.arunprasad
In Phoenix, plant at the end of summer. The Zephyr Flower is a late summer bloomer.
The genus name "Zephyranthes" means "Flower of the south wind". "Candida" means "white".
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