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.
