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Copper Lily (Habranthus tubispathus): Orange-Red Rain Blooms

Habranthus tubispathus, known as Copper Lily, Rain Lily, or Stagger Grass, is a bulbous perennial from the Amaryllidaceae family. It produces 2 inch, coppery-orange to red, funnel-shaped flowers on 8 to 12 inch stems after summer rains.

The narrow, grassy foliage forms a clump. It naturalizes well in warm climates, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. A tough, charming plant for rock gardens, borders, or naturalized areas. Numerous synonyms exist, including Zephyranthes tubispathus.

Taxonomic Details

Family:Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus:Habranthus (ha-BRAN-thus)
Species:tubispathus (too-bee-SPA-thus)
Synonym:Habranthus andersonii
Synonym:Zephyranthes tubispathus
Synonym:Zephyranthes andersonii
Synonym:Habranthus tubispathus var. texensis
Synonym:Habranthus texanus

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