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Rainflower, Habranthus tubispathus
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Summer–Autumn

Rainflower

Habranthus tubispathus

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Powdery & Softfaintsweet
SeasonSummer–Autumn
OriginSouth America
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower

Powdery & Soft · Summer–Autumn bloomer

Rainflower produces delicate pink funnel-shaped flowers tilted at an angle on bare stems, appearing with magical promptness days after summer rain, one of the most charming of all rain lilies.

Symbolism & Meaning

unexpected joy

In the Victorian language of flowers, rainflower means “Unexpected joy”.

Habitat & Environment

South America

Rainflower is native to South America.

Quick Reference

  • Scientific NameHabranthus tubispathus
  • FamilyAmaryllidaceae
  • Native ToSouth America
  • Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
  • LifespanPerennial
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