Also known as the evening star rain lily, this is a native plant to the United States and is from the lily, or Liliaceae, family. Botanically, it is called either Cooperia drummondii or Zephyranthes brazosensis.
Evening Rain Lily Description
Growing a foot tall with a leafless stem, the fragrant perennial has six petals and a single white flower. The bloom will last two to four days and then turn pink before withering. Leaves are grass-like, gray-green, and they will become longer after the flower fades. Bloom season is between May and September.
Growing Guide
This native prefers to grow in full sun or partial shade with a dry or moist soil. It will have the best flowers in a full sun area. Propagate by seeds in the fall or you and divide and transplant anytime.
Distribution
The evening rain lily is found in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. It is seen in prairies, plains, savannahs, woodlands, pastures, and meadows.
Thomas Drummond Species Name
Thomas Drummond, a naturalist from Scotland, came to America in 1830 to collect specimens. In 1833 he came to Texas to start in that area, working 21 months. By the time he was done there, he had collected 750 plant species and 150 bird species. This native is named for him.
Classification
Kingdom – Plantae- Plants
Subkingdom – Tracheobionta- Vascular plants
Superdivision – Spermatophyta- Seed plants
Division – Magnoliophyta- Flowering plants
Class – Liliopsida- Monocotyledons
Subclass – Liliidae
Order – Liliales
Family – Liliaceae- Lily family
Genus – Cooperia Herbert- rainlily
Species Cooperia drummondii Herbert- evening rainlily
Source: NPIN