Fairy Lily (S)
Zephyranthes
Hardy to zone 8.
Clumps of Fairy Lilies make a bright display in June-July at the front of a border, in rock gardens or naturalized in grass. They flourish in full sun or part shade. Plant them 3"-4" apart and barely cover with soil, after last frost. In colder climates they must be dug up before first frost and wintered-over in dry peat moss or vermiculite.
As a houseplant, grow 10-12 bulbs in an 8" pot. Water well and keep in a cool dark area until growth appears. Move to a sunny window sill. Keep soil moist and feed monthly with a houseplant fertilizer until foliage withers. Then withhold water and food for about 10 weeks and start watering again to bring back into active growth.
