Zephyranthes
Smallbulbous herbs, of the Amaryllis Family, nativeto the southern U.S., Mexico or South America;leaves grasslike with funnel-shaped, singlyborne, white, yellow, pink or red flowers at theend of a single stalk, mostly in autumn. If thebulbs are to be stored over winter they shouldnot be allowed to dry out but should be storedin moist sand in a cool place. Propagated byoffsets.
tamasco 3′ Zones 7-8 Zephyr-lily
This grows in moist meadows and at the edge of woods from Va. to Ala., and Miss. The slender,shiny, grasslike leaves, la in. long, are bright green and persist after flowering. The upright,solitary flowers, white, occasionally tinged with purple, are borne on stalks 10-12 in. long. Each flower has a funnel-shaped corolla with 6 segments. A very attractive plant, it may be used to advantage in colonies, much as crocuses are used, but only in those areas where the ground does not freeze deeply. Seeds may be sown inApril in leafy soil and the bulbs may be divided in early summer.
ctendida 1′ Zone 9 Autumn Zephyr-lily
Leaves linear, flowers white, sometimes tinged rose, 2 in. wide, appearing in summer or early fall. Native to South America.
grandiflom 5″ Zone 9 Rose Pink Zephyr-lily
Flowers rose to pink, 4 in. wide, blooming inspring or summer, native to Mexico and Guatemala. Popular among gardeners because of its large flowers.
longifolia 6″ Zone 8 Copper Zephyr-lily
Flowers bright yellow and copper colored outside, about t in. wide. Native to western Tex. and Mexico.
rosea Zone 10 Cuban Zephyr-lily
Similar to Z. grandiflora but the leaves are broader, the flowers smaller and they do not bloom until fall. Not as conspicuous in flower.Native to Cuba.
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