Zephyr Lily

Zephyranthes candida

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Powdery & Softfaintsweet

SeasonSummer–Autumn

OriginSouth America

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Powdery & Soft · Summer–Autumn bloomer

Zephyr lily produces pure white crocus-like flowers on slender stems days after summer rainstorms, the classic 'rain lily' that appears as if summoned by water from the dry summer ground.

Symbolism & Meaning

sweet hope, expectation

In the Victorian language of flowers, zephyr lily means “Sweet hope”.

Habitat & Environment

South America

Zephyr Lily is native to South America.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameZephyranthes candida
FamilyAmaryllidaceae
Native ToSouth America
Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
LifespanPerennial

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