How to Grow and Care for Fairy lilies

Pink rain lily (Zephyranthes carinata) is a perennial evergreen plant that can grow to be approximately 30 cm tall and 15 cm wide. It blooms from late spring to summer with white, pink or orange crocus-like flowers. It grows from a bulb and should be planted where it will get afternoon shade.

The Zephyranthes candida is a rain lily that can be found in South America as well as in parts of Africa, Asia, Europe and North America where it has been naturalized. Its stunning white flowers bud late in August. They're called rain lily because they often flower after heavy rains.

Rain lily (Zephyranthes drummondii) is a deciduous perennial that will grow from 15 to 46 cm tall. It produces dainty white flowers that open in the evening. Blossoms last from two to four days. It is an excellent choice for a night garden. Flowers are fragrant and attract bees and butterflies.

Zephyranthes atamasco (atamasco-lily) was one of the first wildflowers to catch the Jamestown colonists' eyes when they first landed in America. The genus name comes from two Greek words—"Zephyrus", which means West Wind, and "anthos", which means flower. The species name is a Native American word meaning "under grass."

The pink rain lily (Zephyranthes rosea) is a delightful bulb addition to perennial gardens anywhere, although they are native to the tropics. Unlike other flowers of your landscape, the pink rain lily will only put on a floral show after a period of heavy rain. Of course, this can be mimicked with a heavy watering or proper irrigation system.