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Peruvian swamp lily | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Peruvian swamp lily

Zephyranthes candida

Genus: Zephyranthes
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Common Names: summer crocus, white zephyr lily, sea onion [3]

About this plant

a deciduous bulbous perennial up to 20cm in height, with linear basal leaves and goblet-shaped white flowers 4cm across, appearing in succession in summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant 10cm deep in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Protect from winter wet

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe. Separate offsets in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years