Texas Gardening: A year of Rain lilies, 1 by dmj1218

dmj1218 wrote:
Next was Zephyranthes macrosiphon (5/15):
This bulb was first identified by Baker in 1881 and is often confused with Zephyranthes grandiflora; but, it blooms a bit darker; but much more often, and has shorter scapes. The foliage on this particular rain lily completely disappears during the hot summer months and it is hysteranthous (blooms before leaves). Unlike many Zephyranthes species, this bulb likes full shade and rather high moisture levels. It has extremely intense rose-pink blooms and flowers repeatedly. An impressive pink blooming rain lily species in my opinion. Recommended for growing in zones 8-10.