Wild Evening Rain Lily, 10 or 20 Bulbs - Native to Southern United States - FREE US Shipping

Evening rain lily (Cooperia drummondii) is a member of the Amaryllis family and also goes by the common name of Evening Star Rain Lily. This plant is also synonymous with Cooperia chlorosolen, Zephyranthes brazosensis and Zephyranthes herbertiana. As the common names imply, these flowers appear in the evening and are triggered by soil moisture. They create a magical display, especially when large numbers of the plant are present. Evening rain lilies are a great addition to any wild space and can also be easily grown in beds or planters.

This perennial is native to portions of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The bulbs are dormant during winter and can remain that way through spring. The most frequent flowering takes place from mid-summer through fall, when they appear one to three days following rainfall. The blossoms measure 1 to 2 inches in diameter and rest atop stalks that are typically 12 inches tall. The flowers remain open for 2 to 4 days before turning pink and disappearing. Flowers are replaced by three-lobed pods that erupt to spread seeds two to three weeks later.

These are VERY easy to grow, especially since they will tolerate almost any type of soil, including caliche and clay. They should be planted 2 to 3 inches deep, in full sun and watered once to settle the soil. Do not plant them in a location that remains wet or where water pools. They are hardy from zones 7a to 10 however they also perform very well in planters that can be protected from colder temperatures.

Each order will contain your choice of either 10 or 20 evening rain lily bulbs similar to what can be seen in the listing photograph having a quarter for reference. These are grown from the seeds of wild plants growing in the fields of my Texas ranch.

I cannot ship these bulbs to destinations within the states of California, Hawaii or to the US island territories. Contact us prior to ordering if the destination falls within the state of Alaska as additional shipping charges may apply. Shipping to all other US destinations is included in the listing prices.