Zephyranthes erubescens

Plant Characteristics

Cultivation

Scientific Names

Read about Zephyranthes erubescens in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Zephyranthes erubescens, Wats. (Amaryllis erubescent, Horsford). Rare white-fld. August-blooming species supposed to be native to sandy plains of Texas, but perhaps from N. Mex.: distinguished from the 2 preceding species by the larger, longer-necked bulb, shorter perianth, and fls. strongly tinged with rose outside: bulb over 1 in. thick; neck as long: spathe bifid above: tube equaling and closely embracing the pedicel (about 1 in. long).—Intro. by Horsford 1889 and probably lost to cult. 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 It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article.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.

Cultivation

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