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We received some Atamasco Lily on Jun 24, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jun 24, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: Toxic to dogs and cats
Pet safety guideAbout Atamasco Lily
Atamasco Lily (Zephyranthes atamasca) is a native wildflower of the southeastern United States, producing delicate, upward-facing white to pale pink funnel-shaped flowers on slender stems in late winter to spring. Its strap-like leaves and bulbous habit make it a charming naturalizer for moist woodland gardens and rain gardens.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained, Wet
Best planting months
Recommended months: March, April, May, September, October, November.
Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Atamasco lily thrives in full sun to partial shade in NE Florida. It is commonly found in moist woodland edges and open areas; partial shade in hot afternoon hours helps extend bloom and foliage longevity during spring.
This native bulb is adapted to NE Florida's seasonal wet periods, performing well in moist to periodically wet soils. Water regularly through spring; allow the plant to go summer-dormant naturally as soils dry. Drought during spring bloom will shorten flowering.
Atamasco lily naturalizes readily in NE Florida's sandy, acidic, moist soils. No fertilizer is typically needed; rich soils can promote foliage at the expense of flowers. Plant bulbs in fall at 2-inch depth in groups for best display.
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Common questions
Is Atamasco Lily a good plant for St. Augustine?
Atamasco Lily is a perennial. Mature size: 0.5-1 feet × 0.5-1 feet. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun. Water needs: Moderate. Atamasco Lily is native to Florida. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for Atamasco Lily?
Toxic to dogs and cats
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.