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Rain Lily, Cebolleta
Cooperia drummondii

Amaryllidaceae

Tube-like foliage; solitary flower on the tip of an onion-like stem.

Plant Form or Habit: upright curved

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: beds & borders bulbs natives

Propagation: division

Light Requirement: medium

Flower Color: White

Blooming Period: summer

Height: 6-12"

Width: 6-12"

Foliage Texture: fine

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Lightly scented flowers open during the night and last only a day or two; blooms profusely after a rain; propagation by division of very deep bulbs.

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