Zephyranthes Species, Fairy Lily, Giant Rain Lily, Hill Country Rain Lily, Prairie Lily, Rainlily

Zephyranthesdrummondii

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zephyranthes (ze-fi-RANTH-eez)
Species
drummondii (drum-AWN-dee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Glendale, Arizona

Auburn, California

Mount Dora, Florida

Hinesville, Georgia

Trout, Louisiana

Liberty, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Gilbert, South Carolina

Austin, Texas(3 reports)

Beaumont, Texas

Canton, Texas

Copperas Cove, Texas

Dallas, Texas(2 reports)

Dripping Springs, Texas(2 reports)

Fort Worth, Texas(2 reports)

Houston, Texas

Hurst, Texas

Ingleside, Texas

Lampasas, Texas

Lorena, Texas

Mont Belvieu, Texas

Richmond, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Temple, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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4
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Mineral Wells, TX | August 2013 | positive

I have grown only a hand full of gardens on my own! However, I have always kept a keen interest in plant growth as a whole. I saw some wh...Read More

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San Antonio, TX | March 2013 | positive

I have grown this rain lily in San Antonio for about 5 years. I love the fact that I don't need to worry about taking care of it during ...Read More

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Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2012 | positive

Dang! This is a GIANT rain lily!

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Mount Dora, FL | March 2012 | neutral

I have a lily that fits the descrition of the Rain Lily. We call it an African Lily. Is this the same? The only booms and plants th...Read More

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Austin, TX | October 2011 | positive

In October 2011 we receive a couple of inches of rainfall after several months of no rain. Three days later, the roadsides were blanketed...Read More

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Dallas, TX | April 2011 | positive

Now that I've figured out what it is...this lily was growing wild in my yard before I moved here. Grows in very hard clay soil next to c...Read More

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Copperas Cove, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2010 | positive

I first observed this plant (Cooperia pendunculata) growing on Doeskin Ranch portion of the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge...Read More

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | October 2006 | positive

It is correctly known as Cooperia drummondii, and not formerly known as Cooperia drummondii; because Cooperia species' are nocturnally bl...Read More

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Ingleside, TX (Zone 9a) | September 2006 | positive

These are so pretty! They are blooming like crazy around here! I wasnt sure what they were, so I got on here and searched around. I KNEW ...Read More

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Hico, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2006 | positive

What a lovely find growin on our land.

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | August 2005 | positive

Giant rain lily is a Texas (mainly Central Texas, Edwards Plateau and South Texas Plains), Mexico and Louisiana native rain lily that is ...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | August 2005 | positive

Formerly named Cooperia drummondii, Drummond's rain lily is, also known as evening rain lily, Cebolleta, evening-star rain-lily, drummond...Read More

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(Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

Elizabeth Lawrence, in "A Southern Garden", wrote of the prairie lily, Cooperia pedunculata, now called Zephyranthes drummondii, "They ar...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | neutral

This plant sends up one large, white fragrant bloom per stem that turns pinkish as it matures. Foliage is broad and grass-like with blue...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | neutral

This flower bulb sends up a solitary flower that opens straight up or at a slight angle, blooming within a few days of summer thunderstor...Read More

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| March 2003 | positive

This plant is available commercially, though the white Zephs. are difficult to distinguish sometimes, as they look very much alike. There...Read More

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