Prairie Lily
Zephyranthes drummondii
Last reviewed: July 2026
Prairie Lily (Zephyranthes drummondii) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–12" H × 1"–3" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
LA, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
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Prairie Lily is a petite bulb that produces charming white or pink funnel-shaped flowers from spring through summer. This compact native forms small clumps and goes dormant in winter, making it perfect for naturalizing in rock gardens or as delicate accents in flower beds.
In an HOA neighborhood
Prairie Lily is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The flowers attract butterflies and native bees during its long blooming season from March through August.
Common questions
- How much sun does Prairie Lily need?
- Prairie Lily grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Prairie Lily bloom?
- Prairie Lily blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Prairie Lily native?
- Prairie Lily (Zephyranthes drummondii) is native to LA, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Prairie Lily toxic to dogs?
- Prairie Lily is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Prairie Lily toxic to cats?
- Prairie Lily is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- What pollinators does Prairie Lily attract?
- Prairie Lily draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Prairie Lily HOA-friendly?
- Prairie Lily is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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