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Rain Lily — Bulbs

Zephyranthes

Full sun, light watering — frost tender — shelter over winter.

Photograph of Rain Lily
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Plant out
May
In flower
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low
Difficulty
Demanding
Hardiness
H2
Season
summer,autumn
Height
10–50 cm
Pets
Safe around pets

Growing notes

Grows to 0.1-0.5 metres. In flower June to September.

Safe around pets

Rain lily bulbs are ornamental and not meant to be eaten, though they are considered low in toxicity; a large amount may cause mild symptoms in a person or a pet. A whole bulb can also choke a pet or block its gut, so store bulbs out of reach and clear up after planting. Get medical advice if a child has eaten any, and ring your vet if a pet has swallowed a bulb.

→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal