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Zephyr Flower, Fairy Lily

Scientific Name: Zephyranthes candida (Lindl.) Herb.
Synonym: Amaryllis candida, Argyropsis candida
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
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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