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Zephyranthes longifolia

 
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Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Zephyranthes (ze-fi-RANTH-eez) (Info)
Species: longifolia (lon-jee-FOH-lee-uh) (Info)

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

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
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive monstervine On May 19, 2005, monstervine from Jonesboro, AR wrote:

Not in commerce to my knowledge. My plants come from Southern New Mexico. This should be among the most drought tolerant of the zephs. The bulb is larger than most which seems normal for a desert dweller. Seedlings have very fine grass-like leaves. Even adult bulbs retain this fine leaved characteristic. I have not yet seen this bloom, but will update as soon as possible. Hope to use this species in crosses for American gardens. Should be amoung the most cold tolerant based on area of collection. n.b. I have trouble being neutral about any of the zephyranthes. When well grown they are a fun tribe with a great 'wow' factor. I hope that new hybrids will be even more garden friendly and be available in colors comparable to the Indonesian hybrids.



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