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Hardiness: USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Bright Yellow
Bloom Time: Mid Fall
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
On Dec 30, 2007, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:
Rain Lily (Zephyranthes citrina) is an introduced (naturalized) plant in Florida, Hawaii, Mississippi and Puerto Rico. It is very easy to grow and it has bloomed even when it has not rained. The color of the blooms make them very noticeable. There are many seeds in the pods so I am able to plant them in other areas. I have found that it does best in full sun; however, I have planted them in an area that receives morning sun and afternoon shade. Zephyranthes citrina forms a colony quite quickly in full sun on its own.
On Jul 7, 2006, ceejaytown from The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:
In this zone, Zephyranthes citrina begins blooming in June, following rains. The dainty flowers are followed by three chambered seed pods, which open to reveal black seeds. It reseeds nicely, and may bloom from seed the first year. Although they are said to be fragrant, I have never noticed.
On Aug 13, 2005, spaceman_spiff from Saint Petersburg, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:
Received some bulbs of this variety about 5 weeks ago, and they have just started blooming. A very bright color...wonderful blooms! (See posted image).
Z. Citrina is very prolific, but tends to bloom late in the zeph season. It is the parent of many fine hybirds. Its intense yellow color does not fade! as many others do. It is easy from seed if seed is sown immediately after maturing. Will often bloom the next year after sowing if given lots of TLC. No fragrance, very self fertile.
On Aug 22, 2001, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:
The yellow flowers of Z. citrina are like most rain lilies, blooming after rain showers, especially in the fall. It is more cold-hardy than some of the other Zephyranthes species and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, from boggy to drought. For best results, water and fertilize regularly.
It is sometimes sold as Z. sulphurea.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Maricopa, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona Saint Petersburg, Florida Baton Rouge, Louisiana Conway, South Carolina Summerville, South Carolina Austin, Texas Fate, Texas Houston, Texas Missouri City, Texas Princeton, Texas San Antonio, Texas Spring, Texas
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