Zephyranthes candida 'Major'
Major Candid Rain Lily
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Shop Available ZephyranthesItem #: 12935
Zones: 7a to 10b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 10" tall
Origin: South America, Uruguay
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Zephyranthes candida 'Major' is a passalong form of the South American rain lily, Zephyranthes candida, introduced to cultivation by Kew Gardens in 1897. This original collection by Dr. Cantera hails from the region around the Uruguay capital, Montevideo. For us, the tight, fast-offsetting clump of 8" tall rush-like, glossy green leaves are topped, starting in early August(NC) and continuing through September with a dense showing of 3" wide pure white, chalice-shaped, crocus-like flowers, each beautifully accented by the golden pollen, and perched singly atop 9-10" stems. Zephyranthes candida 'Major' is easy to grow in a moist or dry site. In a 1907 edition of the RHS Garden, an article states "The plant increases fast, and when available in quantity, it will be in great demand." We agree!
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Other Attributes
Genus: Zephyranthes
Flower Color: White/Cream
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Fairy Garden Plants , Gnome Gardens , Green Roofs , Night Gardens , Rock Garden Plants , Southwest Garden Plants , White Garden
Other: Bog Garden Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Rain Garden Plants , Xeriscaping Plants