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Zephyranthes spp. Rain Lily

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 2/4/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp621-2007

Agriculture

Abstract

This document is about the Zephyranthes spp., commonly known as rain lily. It describes the plant’s dainty, funnel-shaped blooms that appear after heavy rain in various colors, including white, yellow, pink, rose, red, and orange. The rain lily grows in full sun or partial shade, tolerates various soils, and has high drought tolerance. It is used in rock gardens, borders, and containers. The document also covers the plant’s propagation by seed or division and mentions potential pests and diseases, such as maggots and Botrytis. First published Oct. 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS-621, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.