Plant Database
Rain Lily
Zephyranthes candida
Zephyranthes candida and Zephyranthes citrina are charming, low-growing bulbous perennials prized for their profuse, crocus-like flowers that appear in late summer and early fall, often after a heavy rain. These adaptable plants form dense clumps of grassy, bright green, evergreen foliage. From late summer through fall, Z. candida produces an abundance of small, upright, lily-like flowers in pure white with golden-yellow centers, while Z. citrina produces cheerful bright yellowblooms. The flowers rise just above the foliage, creating a delicate, magical display that attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Extremely easy to grow, adaptable to a range of light conditions from full sun to shade, and tolerant of periodic flooding, they are outstanding choices for rain gardens, rock gardens, borders, containers, naturalized areas, and as a lawn alternative in warm climates.