Scilla--TOW
Jane McGary (Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:32:40 PST)

Mary Sue was wondering which Scilla species could cope with wet winters. I
have about the same rainfall as she does but it is colder here, being much
farther from the coast. Having seen what Mary Sue is growing, I would
encourage her to try any of the species I mentioned, although the North
African ones might not tolerate wet freezing over a course of years.

I did say the genus was easy from seed but I have to admit I was talking
only about the Northern Hemisphere species. I have not grown any South
African ones. I had the impression that the latter are rather large plants
and probably a bit tender even for my unheated frames. Besides, I am afraid
to start with Cape bulbs -- so many species, I'd need to double the frame
space, and in a very cold year, they'd probably all die!

Jane McGary
Northwestern Oregon, USA