Zephyranthes atamasco Rain Lily, Atamasco lily

These "flowers of the west winds" appear early in the spring with the warmer weather and spring rains. The forms available are all Florida strains, including Z. atamasco var. treatiae. Does well in the garden and containers. No dormancy required.

 

Flowering size bulbs available: $3.50 ea.

  

Zephyranthes candida Rain Lily

This species grows well in moist, partially shaded conditions. Pure white flowers appear late in the summer.  

Flowering size bulbs available: $3.00 ea.

 

Zephyranthes macrosiphon Rain Lily

Lovely, pink-flowered forms of the species are offered.  This is a reliable bloomer throughout the summer that does well in the garden and containers. No dormancy required.

Flowering size bulbs available: $3.00 ea.

 

 Zephyranthes simpsonii Rain Lily

Closely allied to Z. atamasco, Z. simpsonii is less common, but more charming. This is the first true southern amaryllid to bloom each winter, signaling the onset of spring. Does well in the garden and containers. No dormancy required.

Flowering size bulbs available: $4.50 ea.- (few bulbs available)

 

Zephyranthes sulfurea Rain Lily

This is one of the most easily cultivated rain lilies, yet one of the beautiful species with it's golden flowers that display themselves several times throughout the spring and summer. Does well in the garden and containers. No dormancy required.

Flowering size bulbs available: $2.50 ea.


Sprekelia formossima
Aztec Lily

The scarlet red cybister-like bloom is a charmer, indeed. The Central American genus is closely related to Hippeastrum, with which it may hybridize. Winter dormancy followed by spring blooms.

Flowering size bulbs available: $8.50 ea.