Rain Lily

Did you know

• Rain lilies are named for their habit of bursting into bloom within days of a heavy summer rainstorm — hidden bulbs detect moisture and shoot up flowers seemingly overnight.
• The genus name Zephyranthes comes from Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind, and anthos, flower.
• A single bulb can flower multiple times in a season if rains keep coming, then go quietly dormant during dry spells.
• They're one of the most beloved 'surprise' flowers in Gulf Coast and Southern gardens, where they pop up in lawns and meadows after thunderstorms.
• Some species are so attuned to rainfall that botanists use them as informal weather indicators.

Color meanings

Uses

• Naturalizing
• Border edging
• Lawns
• Container plants