Sunday, July 11, 2010

Rain lilies

These rain lilies have been around for years. The blacksmith's grandmother had them. Martha Mary Monat has been gone since 1974. His mother Delphine had a start of them and shared with us years ago.

The lilies need to be taken in over the winter months for a much needed rest. I usually start watering them about March. After the danger of frost is over, I pull them outside.

This is what they looked like yesterday evening. The day before we had received about 2 inches of rain.





This is what they look like this morning. Now you know why they are named rain lilies.
BEAUTIFUL!!!

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8 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 11, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    I have never heard of them or seen them, but they are absolutely beautiful.

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  2. Diana LaMarreJuly 12, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    What a gorgeous color they are! I have heard of them, but don't have any. What a family history you have with them, too.

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  3. DeannaJuly 12, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    I have never heard of rain lillies. They are absolutely beautiful!

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  4. TipperJuly 12, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    So pretty!!

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  5. SaraJuly 12, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Love that color! Never heard of 'em either, but they're really cool.

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  6. Sarah and JackJuly 12, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    I've never heard of these either?

    They look similiar to a pink lily my neighbor gave me, but was left at the old house. :-(

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  7. LoriJuly 12, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    I've never heard of rain lilies but they're gorgeous!

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  8. JenJuly 13, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    I second that! They are BEAUTIFUL!!

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