Monday, September 10, 2012

Rain Lily Watering Weekend

I drew watering duty the last Sunday in August.  More often than not, my watering days are the most miserable, hot days of summer, but I lucked out this time.  It was cloudy and humid and rained near the end of the day.  I like to scout the situation late in the week before I water to see if there are any plants that I have questions about caring for over the weekend.  An early morning foray into Polyhouse 8 revealed and explosion of bloom in two very crowded pots of rain lilies.  There was no label, so I couldn't tell you what they are in terms of species or cultivar, but they are Zephyranthes of some sort.  I think I took these pictures on Thursday, and I was looking forward to seeing them again Sunday.  I remember wondering why they aren't more popular.



By Sunday, I was reminded why they aren't a mainstay in gardens.  The flowers had all faded in just a few hot days, not to appear again until next year. Maybe their short visit makes them more special, and I'm reminded that I don't generally grow many plants that bloom all season because their constant shouts for attention get a bit tiresome. This plant is like that old dear friend that you only get to see once a year for a short period of time.

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