Name/Title
Yellow Rain LilyEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0005Description
This pressed Yellow Rain Lily specimen showcases a bright yellow flower with six petals, resting on a stem without leaves. The pressing method keeps the beautiful flower intact along with its slender, grass-like leaves. The specimen has been carefully mounted on special paper with safe glue and kept in a sealed holder to protect it.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis Family)Genus
ZephyranthesSpecies
citrinaCommon Name
Yellow Rain LilyGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
low to mediumGrowth Rate
mediumLight/Sun Exposure
full sun; part sunSoil Type
well-drained; sandy or loamySoil pH
slightly acidic to neutralClimate Zone
USDA 8–10Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
GreenNotes
narrow, grass-like leavesBloom
Bloom Colors
YellowFlowering Season
summer–fall (after rains)Notes
flowers open after rainfall eventsMaintenance
Pruning
remove spent foliageDeadheading
not necessaryShearing
not applicableNotes
avoid waterlogged soils; divide clumpsPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
bulb rot in wet soilsTreatment Notes
ensure sharp drainagePropagation
Propagation Type
bulb offsets; seedNotes
separate offsets when dormantAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026
