>This species I have tried several times in our mediterranean climate. >Disappaers totally every year and finally have given up. Dear Lauw and all, This a bulb available from Dutchsuppliers very cheaply, yet seems to fail in most gardens. What does it really need to flourish? Mark, is your long lived and vigorous? Best Jim -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +