Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Melanesia
Types
it is a type of lily
Not available
Habitat
Bluffs, bottomlands, ditches, limestone outcrops, meadows, Wet Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Rodent, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZEPHYRANTHES atamasco
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Atamasco Lily, Rain Lily
Copperleaf
In Hindi
वर्षा लिली
Copperleaf
In German
regen-Lilie
Copperleaf
In French
pluie Lily
Copperleaf
In Spanish
lirio de la lluvia
copperleaf
In Greek
βροχή Lily
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Lily chuva
Copperleaf
In Polish
deszcz Lily
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Pluvia lilium
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Zephyranthes
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hippeastreae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rain Lily and Copperleaf
Season and care of Rain Lily and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Rain Lily and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rain Lily season is Spring and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Rain Lily is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rain Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Rain Lily and Copperleaf Physical Information
Rain Lily and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Rain Lily height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Rain Lily and Copperleaf are as follows:
Rain Lily flower color: White
Rain Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Rain Lily and Copperleaf
Care of Rain Lily and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rain Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rain Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.