Bulbs: Rain Lilies, the crocus of the south., 0 by DaleTheGardener

DaleTheGardener wrote:
I let mine get very dry in the cool season. I think they bloom better if they get a little rest.

Our heat is always high here compared to most of the US. We think of 67 as being a chilly night this time of year. Rain lily is native in some cases, introduced and naturalized with some species. I have found 7 different ones so far.

My favorite is one that grows during winter, summer dormant and has a white flower with the edge of the petals that are serrated, almost lacy. It is very rare, I have only found 3 groups and the don't appear to reseed easily. I have never had my camera with me when it is in flower, but someday I will catch it.

Here is Paris in the spring, 1992