Zephyranthes atamasco

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Scientific Names

Read about Zephyranthes atamasco in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Zephyranthes atamasco, Herb. (Amaryllis Atamasco, Linn.). Atamasco Lily. Fig. 4046. Most popular and largest of the spring-blooming white-fld. species; the commonest zephyr lily native to the U. S.: bulb short-necked, less than 1 in. thick: lvs. 4-6, linear: scape 6-12 in. high: fls. pure white, about 3 in. long. March-June. Va. to Fla. and Ala. B.M. 239. L.B.C. 19:1899. Gn. 24, p. 199:37, p. 155. J.H. III. 63:379. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

Plant Characteristics

Lifespan:	⌛	perennial

Cultivation

Features:	✓	flowers

Scientific Names

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