Zephyranthes atamasca Atamasco lily (Amaryllidaceae)

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Zephyranthes atamasca
Atamasco lily
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The Zephyranthes atamasca plant species is found in Southern N. America - Missouri and Virginia to Florida. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Atamasco lily.

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Latin Name:  Zephyranthes atamasca
Common Name:  Atamasco lily
Family:  Amaryllidaceae
Author:  (L.)Herb.

Known Hazards:  The bulb contains toxic compounds[62]. Horses are said to gat the staggers (a cerebospinal disease) from eating the leabes and bulbs[207].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.1

Habitat:  Damp woods[43].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a position in full sun when grown outdoors in Britain and a well-drained moisture retentive soil[1, 42, 200]. It strongly dislikes excessive wet, especially in the winter[200]. Plants require a definite dry resting period in late summer, if they recieve water at this time they are excited into growth and can then be killed in cold weather[120]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is hardy to about -5°c and can succeed oudoors in the milder areas of Britain[200]. However, because it is in growth during the winter, it is generally best grown in a cold greenhouse or special bulb frame[K]. Bulbs should be planted about 10cm deep[200].

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