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Zephyranthes atamasco
Atamasco Lily, Rain Lily
The fragrant snowy white blooms of the atamasco lily appear in spring, well before those of most other rain lilies (Zephyranthes spp.). It is native to moist woodlands, swamp edges and wet meadows from the southeastern United States.
The glossy, arching, grass-like leaves of atamasco lily arise in late autumn from small, long-necked, chestnut-brown bulbs. Large, starry, six-petaled flowers appear on short leafless stalks from early to late spring after rains. A plant blooms for up to four weeks at a time. The solitary white blooms are sometimes purple-flushed. Sporadic winter bloom may occur in mild climates. The flowers are followed by crown-shaped capsules that open to release black papery seeds. Plants go dormant in summer.
Atamasco lily prospers in full to partial sun and moist, acidic, humus-rich soil. Plant the bulbs at a depth of several times their width. Perfect for massing in woodland and wildflower gardens, this lovely bulbous perennial also works well as a container plant for cool greenhouses and sunrooms.
12 - 1
6 - 10
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
8"-12" / 20.3cm - 30.5cm
10"-16" / 25.4cm - 40.6cm
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Acidic, Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Wet Site, Drought
Medium
Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Winter
Showy
White
Green, Tan, Black
Green, Dark Green
Yes
No
Single
Fine
Glossy
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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