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Zephyranthes
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Sun Zone: 7b-11 8" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This cute rain lily is native or naturalized all over the Bahamas and is known by the locals as August grass. Yucca Do assigned it a cultivar name of Z. 'Abacos Apricot' because of its abundance on the Bahamas Abacos (outer) Islands. For us, Z. 'Abacos Apricot' makes a prolific offsetting clump with 8" tall flower spikes, topped with upright-facing orange red cups, each highlighted with a yellow center, from August through October. Each flower is open for two days, and the flower color changes to light pink on the second day. Thanks to our friends at Yucca Do for sharing this gem. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #08815
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SunZone: 7b-10 8" tall Origin: Hybrid
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Zephyranthes 'Ajax' is a delightful old rain lily hybrid, which is inexplicably hard-to-find in the commercial trade. The cross of Z. candida x Z. citrina makes a vigorous clump of fast multiplying bulbs, each producing round green leaves like its Z. candida parent. The clumps are topped, starting in midsummer, after each rain with 2" straw-yellow upfacing flowers. Each flower is open two days...yellow the first day and white the second. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07123
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SunZone: 7b-10 6" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This fabulous Thad Howard hybrid of Zephyranthes 'Ruth Page' x Zephyranthes pulchella is one of the most unique rain lilies we grow. The glossy green foliage is topped, starting in late summer, with 6" tall spikes of 1.5" - 2" rounded flowers that open the first day as a lovely peachy apricot. The second day, the flowers change to a scrumptious peach sherbert orange. This reliable rain lily has quickly become one of our favorites. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05393
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Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10, at least 8" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This rapidly multiplying and floriferous rain lily is an E.L. Brasol hybrid, presumed to be a cross involving Zephyranthes candida and Zephyranthes citrina (actually Zephyranthes 'Ajax' probably backcrossed to Zephyranthes candida). After rain in summer and early fall, the 8" tall clumps are smothered with large creamy cups, highlighted by the yellow anthers. In our trials, Zephyranthes 'Aquarius' seems to be apomictic (comes true from seed). Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04565
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SunZone: 7b-11 8" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This attractive rain lily was shared with us by plantsman Alan Galloway, who purchased it at the Bangkok Thailand Market in 2003. Since that time, we have enjoyed the clumps in our garden, which produce 8" stems from July through September (after a rain) ending in narrow-petaled peachy flowers, highlighted with a yellow center. Winter temperatures down to 7 degrees F have not been a problem. We have been unable to track down their origin and an original name if they had one, so we have assigned the name Z. 'Bangkok Peach'. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #08873
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SunZone: 7b-10 8" tall Origin: Hybrid
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Our original bulb was purchased from the Bangkok market by plantsman Alan Galloway. We first thought it was the old hybrid Zephyranthes 'Ajax', but this clone differed slightly in color from the Zephyranthes 'Ajax' in our reference collection; hence, we use the moniker 'Bangkok Yellow'. This is almost certainly another hybrid of Zephyranthes citrina x Zephyranthes candida because of the typical short, round, upright green leaves of Zephyranthes candida. When it begins flowering in late summer, the clumps are topped with Zephyranthes candida-sized flowers that open a nice yellow and change to a lighter yellow the second day. It has performed very well in our garden trials. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05156
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SunZone: 7b-10, at least 6" tall Origin: Hybrid
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(aka: Zephyranthes FM #65) This new rain lily from Indonesia's Fadjar Marta produces 6" stalks topped, starting in early July, with 2.5" apricot-colored flowers, highlighted by a yellow center. Each petal is highlighted with a suffuse yellow stripe down the center...quite nice! When summer showers are plentiful, we get good rebloom all summer...rain not included. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06980
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SunZone: 7b-10 8" tall Origin: Hybrid
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(aka; Z. 'Benidama') The Japanese rain lily hybrid Zephyranthes 'Beni Tama', which translates to "red jewel", shows that not all color-blind horticulturists live in the US. The small clumps of bright pink (not red), goblet-shaped flowers start for us in June and continue after rain showers throughout the summer. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #08821
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Sun to Part SunZone: 7-10 6" tall Origin: Mexico
Zephyranthes 'Big Dude' is one of our selections from the seed strain Z. 'Labuffarosea'. We were looking for a selection with large flowers and a fast-multiplying habit, and this is the result. Each flower can reach an amazing 4" in width. The large, white petals are tipped with a faint blush of pink on the tips. This easy-to-grow rain lily is amazing when the entire clump bursts into flower after a rain. For us, flowering starts in early summer and continues until frost. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04367
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Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7-10 12" tall Origin: S. America
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This wonderful, semi-evergreen rain lily just can't be beaten for an easy-to-grow garden performer. The round, narrow, dark green foliage makes a thick clump. Beginning in summer, 1" tall, pure white, star-like flowers with dramatic golden stamens (pollen holders) arise just above the foliage. Zephyranthes candida makes a great specimen clump but, when used in a mass or for a border, it is simply indescribable! Although quite durable, Zephyranthes candida performs best in a rich or very moist site. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #01183
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Sun to Part SunZone: 7-10 8" tall Origin: Mexico
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This new clone is a Yucca Do selection from the Zephyranthes 'Labuffarosea' seed strain. Zephyranthes 'Confection' boasts flowers that are so large, the petals actually weep like the ears of a wet dog...without the accompanying smell. The center of each flower is pure white, changing to pink about halfway down the pendent petals...a very unique form. Flowering begins in midsummer and continues until frost...after each rain event. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05160
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Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10, at least 8" tall Origin: Mexico
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This lovely rain lily was discovered by our friends at Yucca Do Nursery in 1996 in Tamaulipas, Mexico, growing near Zephyranthes clintae and Zephyranthes traubii. The small clumps of flat foliage are topped with solid white flowers starting in midsummer and continuing until early fall...rain permitting. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07378
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Sun to Part SunZone: 7-9, at least 8" tall Origin: Mexico
We discovered this huge flowering selection of Z. drummondii at 3,500' in the Sierra Chiquita mountains of Mexico in 1994. The flat, glaucous leaves produce huge, 2.5" wide diameter offsetting bulbs. For us, Z. drummondii 'Fedora' makes a 1' diameter clump, which begins flowering in late April to early May and reblooms well throughout late August as summer rains pass by. The large, 3", pure white, nocturnally-opening fragrant flowers atop 8" stalks are simply superb. Our offerings are divisions from our original bulb. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07075
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SunZone: 7b-11 10" tall Origin: Hybrid
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Zephyranthes 'Eastern Pearl' is a 2010 Fadjar Marta introduction which is topped after summer rains with clusters of lovely 3" wide peachy-pink flowers highlighted with butter-yellow stripes down the center of each petal and a dark yellow eye...simply scrumptious! Quantities are very limited. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #09153
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SunZone: 7b-10, at least 8" tall Origin: Hybrid
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(aka: Zephyranthes FM #36) Have I used the adjective "amazing" too much? It's hard to find words to fit the work of Indonesia's Fadjar Marta, who was awarded the prestigious 2007 Herbert Medal from the International Bulb Society. Zephyranthes 'Fantasy Island' is topped, starting in late July, with large 3" wide flowers. Each white petal is edged in pink, creating a stunning new effect. It's just hard to get enough of these new rain lilies. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06978
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Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10 10" tall Origin: Hybrid
(Often incorrectly listed as Z. rosea) This wonderful rain lily has 8" long, flat, glossy green foliage that quickly forms a nice 1' wide clump. All summer, the clump is topped with 12" tall stalks of giant, libido-awakening, 3"+ rose-pink flowers (RHS 75B). A clump can have up to 20 flowers open at once...absolutely spectacular. Z. grandiflora can be even more of a shocker when used in a mass planting...nothing demure or quaint here! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #00368
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Sun to Part SunZone: 7-10 3" tall Origin: Mexico
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This Yucca Do selection of the Mexican Zephyranthes 'Labuffarosea' is a delightful little dwarf rain lily that is covered with white star-shaped flowers starting in midsummer following rains thereafter, until frost. This is unique among rain lilies as well as being way cute! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05161
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SunZone: 7b-10, at least 10" tall Origin: Hybrid
(aka: Z. FM #01) This new floriferous rain lily from Fadjar Marta's breeding erupts into flower starting in mid-July and continues all summer with 10" tall spikes, each ending in a 2" wide cupped flower of bright reddish-orange. Each flower is further highlighted with a bright yellow central pattern. The second day, the flowers change to a peachy color. You'll find Z. 'Krakatau' worthy of its explosive namesake. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06975
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Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7-9, at least 6" tall Origin: Mexico
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This naturally-occurring hybrid rain lily was discovered by Yucca Do Nursery in 1990 at 4,000' in Tamaulipas, Mexico. This incredibly prolific-flowering rain lily is smothered with beautiful 2-4" wide, clear pink-to-white with pink blush (color of seedlings varies) flowers from midsummer through early fall. The short, dark green, flat, glossy leaves serve as a nice backdrop to the flowers. You are going to go nuts over this easy-to-grow gem! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #01104
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SunZone: 7b-10 8" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This apomictic (comes true from seed because it has meaningless sex) hybrid from the late bulb guru Thad Howard was created from a cross of Z. lindleyana and Z. 'Ruth Page'. The flowers, which top the clumps starting in early July, are dark pink cups, held atop 8" stalks. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #08849
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Sun to Part SunZone: 7-10 5" tall Origin: Mexico
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This splendid new rain lily is a Yucca Do clonal selection from their original Zephyranthes 'Labuffarosea' seed strain. Zephyranthes 'Lily Pies' makes a thick clump of glossy green, basal foliage topped, starting in midsummer, with a dramatic floral show after each rain shower. The 5" flower spikes are topped with wide overlapping petals that are pure white toward the center of the flower, morphing to dark pink at the tip of each petal. This is really a superbly cute selection that you just can't live without. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05159
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SunZone: 7b-10, at least 6" tall Origin: Hybrid
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(aka: Zephyranthes FM #06) Zephyranthes 'Lydia Luckman'...what a breakthrough! Actually, I don't know if Lydia is a breakthrough, but she is a lifelong friend of Indonesian rain lily breeder Fadjar Marta. Her vigorous namesake produces amazing 3" flowers that have a base color of peachy orange (RHS 37C). Each petal is highlighted by a wide, central yellow stripe. The second day, the flower changes to light pink with a white central stripe. For us, this prolific flowering selection starts around late June...rain permitting. I've never seen anything like this in a rain lily before...bravo! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06979
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SunZone: 7b-10 4" tall Origin: Argentina, S. America
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(syn: Zephyranthes commersoniana) This widespread South American species is rarely grown, probably because many reference books claim it is quite tender. This is another reason not to let your plants read books. Zephyranthes mesochloa has been fine in our trials since 2003. In habit, it resembles a dwarf Zephyranthes candida that flowers in midsummer. The short, rounded green leaves are topped with nice white, up-facing flowers with dark yellow centers. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07113
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SunZone: 7b-11 10" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This amazing 2010 Fadjar Marta release is a long-awaited improvement in bright yellow rain lilies. The aptly named Zephyranthes 'Midas Touch' is simply stunning with brilliant solid yellow flowers appearing after summer rains. Quantities are very limited. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #09156
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SunZone: 7-10 12" tall Origin: Mexico
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From our 1994 Mexican expedition, we planted two different rain lilies, Zephyranthes drummondii and Zephyranthes lindleyana, side by side. Since most rain lilies don't like each other enough to have sex, we figured we were safe. We figured wrong. I guess out here in the country even a rain lily gets lonely at night, and son-of-a-gun, do we have some babies. In effect, we recreated the species Zephyranthes morrisclintii. The offspring are remarkably similar to each other, with the flat foliage of Zephyranthes drummondii topped with a light pink, cup-shaped flower from Zephyranthes lindleyana. The flowering season starts in April, making it one of the earliest rain lilies to flower. We don't want to have the parents neutered, but to keep from doing so, I need to find good homes for the offspring. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04887
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SunZone: 7b-11 10" tall Origin: Hybrid
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Zephyranthes 'New Dimension' is an amazing 2010 Fadjar Marta introduction with peachy pink petals surrounding a bright yellow throat. Even more unique than the color breakthrough is that it usually has 1-2 extra petals over the typical 6-petaled flowers. Quantities are very limited. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #09150
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Sun to Part SunZone: 7-10 12" tall Origin: Hybrid
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From the great rain lily breeding program of Fadjar Marta of Indonesia comes a striking new addition to the rain lily lineup. Zephyranthes 'Paul Niemi' is a cross of Zephyranthes grandiflora x Zephyranthes citrina. Starting in midsummer, this great rain lily displays lots of goblet-shaped, peachy-pink flowers, each with a bright yellow center. This is truly an eye-catching rain lily to add to your collection. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04932
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SunZone: 7b-10, at least 10" tall Origin: Mexico
Z. 'Pink Panther' is a splendid new selection we made from seed-grown batches of Z. 'Labuffarosea'. We planted batches of seedlings around our garden, and this is the seedling that consistently made visitors drool. This clone boasts large, solid-pink, up-facing flowers on tall 10" stems. For us, Z. 'Pink Panther' begins flowering in early July and continues after each rain until early fall. Each pot contains at least two to three bulbs. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05988
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Sun to Part SunZone: 7-10 10" tall Origin: USA
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We were amazed to find these spectacular rain lilies growing in the highway medians near Refugio, Texas, on the east coast of that state. The glossy green leaves serve as a nice foil to the bright yellow flowers that are held just atop the foliage. The vigorously multiplying clumps flower for us from late summer into fall. The seed for our plants came from the road median, where they grow in abundance and are guarded in equal abundance by hoards of giant mosquitoes! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04324
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Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7-10 6" tall Origin: Mexico
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The common name originated from the location where the bulbs were found by plantsman Thad Howard in 1954 near the town of Valles, San Luis Potosi in eastern Mexico. From July until frost, the small tufts of narrow green foliage are a backdrop to dozens of bright lemon-yellow, silver dollar-sized flowers. This fast-multiplying clump will make a show-stopper in quick order. Zephyranthes reginae grows best in moist light shade, although ours perform well in our dry, sunny, roadside scree garden...fabulous! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02641
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SunZone: 7b-11 10" tall Origin: Hybrid
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What a color break this is! Zephyranthes 'Rose Perfection' is topped after summer rains with cherry pink flowers, each with a white stripe down the middle of each petal and highlighted by a bright yellow center...another amazing breeding breakthrough from Indonesia's Fadjar Marta...a 2010 release! Quantities are very limited. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #09154
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Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7-10 12" tall Origin: USA
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New crop available 9-2-2010 This fabulous rain lily is a naturally-occurring hybrid between the day-flowering Zephyranthes pulchella (bright yellow) and the fragrant, night-blooming, white-flowered Zephyranthes chlorosolen. The result is a soft, buttery-yellow flower that opens in the afternoon with a delicious fragrance! This easy-to-grow rain lily is a real standout in our garden in either moist or dry soils. For us, Zephyranthes smallii blooms constantly from midsummer until frost! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #03206
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SunZone: 7b-10, at least 6" tall Origin: Hybrid
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(aka: Zephyranthes FM #09) Zephyranthes 'South Pacific' is another in the recent releases from rain lily breeder Fadjar Marta of Indonesia. Zephyranthes 'South Pacific' begins flowering for us in mid-June with 2.5" wide flowers of strong pink. The pink is darker toward the outer edge of the petals and whiter toward the center, giving an almost bicolor effect. Quantities are limited. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06974
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SunZone: 7b-11 10" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This 2010 release from Indonesia's Fadjar Marta produces 3" wide pumpkin orange flowers highlighted by a bright yellow center as well as a wide yellow stripe down the middle of each petal...dazzling! Quantities are very limited. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #09152
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Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7-10 10" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This old apomictic hybrid (seedlings are clones of the original) is a tough and durable bulb for the garden. For us, the flat green foliage, to 10" tall, is home to 10" tall, stalks starting in early June (NC). Each stalk is home to a silver dollar-sized flower of a lovely peachy pink (RHS 70D), while the petal backs are brushed with a slightly darker blush (RHS 70B). Each clump produces a number of flowers which continue throughout the summer...usually 2-3 days after each rain. We have found it to grow well in both sun and light shade...very easy! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02639
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Zingiber
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Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7-10, at least 36" tall Origin: Japan
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Although we can't find anything silver about Zingiber 'Silver Arrow', it's been a great garden plant in our trials. From part sun to light shade, Zingiber mioga 'Silver Arrow' produces a patch of 3' tall stalks, each lined with 1' long x 3" wide leaves, emerging parchment gold and becoming flecked green with a delicious butterscotch frosting. This is a vigorous grower, producing a 5' wide tropical-looking patch in 5 years in good rich soil. The yellow orchid-like flowers magically appear at ground level starting in late summer.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07626
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Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7-10, at least 36" tall Origin: Japan
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Zingiber mioga 'White Feather' is the reverse variegated form of Zingiber 'Dancing Crane'. The 3' tall spikes emerge in late spring, adorned with 1' long x 2.5" wide green leaves, edged in creamy yellow that fades to creamy white. Expect a 5' wide patch in five years when growing in rich organic soils. Once the plants are established, they produce light yellow, orchid-like flowers at ground level in late summer and into fall. If you get hungry in the garden, they can be prepared as the perfect snack. Zingiber mioga is a great textural plant for light shade gardens and continues to surprise gardeners with its amazing winter hardiness. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07501
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