Puerto Rico Zephyrlily

Zephyranthes puertoricensis

Native to:
Bahamas, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Panamá, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Genus:
Zephyranthes
Species:
Zephyranthes puertoricensis
USDA Symbol:
ZEPU2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy loam soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to Puerto Rican coastal regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Fresh seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; sow on surface or lightly covered.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI