Zephyranthes Aquarius Zephyranthes Alongside the leaves emerge the

Alongside the leaves emerge the flower stalks

it was awarded Hosta of the Year honors by the American Hosta Society Growers Association

Not only is each dark green leaf heavily streaked yellow

the plant is topped from late spring through late summer with stalks of large brilliant scarlet-red flowers for a combination that would make even the most flamboyant designer blush

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Zephyranthes Aquarius Zephyranthes Alongside the leaves emerge theZephyranthes 'Aquarius' is a rapidly multiplying and floriferous rain lily from the late bulb collector, E. L. Brasol. It is 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