The Plant Bat

Your Friendly Neighborhood Native Plant Nut in Austin, TX

Rain Lily
Common name

Rain Lily

Scientific name Cooperia pedunculata, syn. Zephyranthes drummondii
Plant type Perennial
Other Common Names Prairie Lily, Cooper's Rain Lily, Hill Country Rain Lily, Flor De Mayo, Spring Rain Lily
Size XS (0.5' × 0.5')
Soil moisture Moist (well drained)
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Soil texture Sand, Loam, Clay, Caliche, Limestone
Growth behavior Self-sows

Notes

Lovely flowers emerge after a spell of rain. Looks attractive when massed. I just let mine pop up where they want to.

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We have some volunteers every year, but it’s best to grow this one from seed. I can collect seeds upon request.

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