Rain lilies combine the best traits of crocuses, bunch alliums, and species daffodils. In addition, they can bloom intermittently throughout the warmer months. The entire genera is underused in America gardens.
Z. flavissima is an outstanding member of the group. I bought this plant from California in 2003. From a few bulbs then, there are hundreds now in several containers. They bloom profusely after every hard rain. Between rains they require no maintenance at all.
The daffodil-yellow flowers glisten in the sunshine, and have come to symbolize summer.
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