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Zephranthes atamasco

Zephyr Flower, Atamasco Lily

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Richard Devine

 

Description

This perennial will grow less than 1' tall and has large, glossy green leaves with white flowers in that bloom in summer and fall.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.