Zephyranthes drummondii

Zephyranthes drummondii (syn. Cooperia pedunculata), known by a number of common names including Drummond's rain lily, evening rain‑lily, evening star rain lily (names it shares with Zephyranthes chlorosolen), fairy lily, giant rain lily, Hill Country rain lily, prairie lily, wide‑leaf rain‑lily, and flor de Mayo, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae.[2][3][4] It is native to northeastern Mexico, and the US states of Louisiana, Texas, and Florida.[1] A perennial typically 16 to 45 cm (6 to 18 in) tall, its 7 cm (3 in) wide flowers open in the evening.[2] Hardy to USDA zone 7, it is useful for xeriscaping.[4]

Zephyranthes drummondii
Potted specimen
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
Genus: Zephyranthes
Species:
Z. drummondii
Binomial name
Zephyranthes drummondii
Synonyms[1]
  • Cooperia oberwettii Percy-Lanc.
  • Cooperia pedunculata Herb.
  • Hippeastrum drummondii (D.Don) Christenh. & Byng
  • Sceptranthes drummondii (D.Don) Graham

References
  1. "Zephyranthes drummondii D.Don". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  2. Gibson, A. C. "Zephyranthes drummondii (Amaryllidaceae)". Vascular Plants of Williamson County. University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  3. "Zephyranthes drummondii". Plants of Louisiana. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  4. "Zephyranthes Species, Fairy Lily, Giant Rain Lily, Hill Country Rain Lily, Prairie Lily, Rainlily Zephyranthes drummondii". Dave's Garden. MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.


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