The flowers tend to open after rainfall, hence the name.
This perennialflower bulbwill spread abundantly in your flower garden with little or no care.
Like many other lilies, rain lilies may be toxic to people and pets.
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Rain Lily Care
Rain lilies are easy to care for once planted.
Some dappled shade or afternoon shade is usually tolerated, especially in hot climates.
Soil
Rain lilies thrive in average, somewhat rich garden soil.
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Temperature and Humidity
Rain lilies are best suited for warm, humid environments.
Gardeners in colder growing zones can still enjoy theseplants in containers, where they perform reliably as border fillers.
Fertilizer
Rain lilies do not need to be fertilized.
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you’ve got the option to even mow over these plants in a meadow garden without harming them.
Propagating Rain Lilies
Once established, rain lilies will spread and multiply on their own.
The tops of the bulbs should be covered by an inch of soil.
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Choose a new pot that is two inches wider than the previous pot.
They are usually inspired to bloom by rain.
Bloom Months
Rain lilies flower throughout the summer and into the fall.
How Long Do Rain Lilies Bloom?
An individual rain lily flower will last for a few days.
The bulb may re-bloom throughout the season, especially after rainfall.
What Do Rain Lilies Look and Smell Like?
Classic rain lilies are white and have a crocus-like shape, like a funnel.
They emit a light fragrance that can be described as sweet.
How to Encourage More Blooms
There are a few issues that may effect rain lilies blooming.
The bulbs may be planted too closely, not deeply enough, or in an area of inadequate sunlight.
Resist adding too much nitrogen in the soil and cutting the leaves of rain lilies in winter.
There is no need to trim it back before then.
Be sure to plant them in an area that gets lots of sunlight.
While rain lilies can happily grow in pots, they need full sun for optimal blooming.
Yes, rain lilies are perennial in USDA zones 7-10 and will return year after year in healthy conditions.
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