>Jim: > >I would guess that there is not much of difference in our weather. Dear Arnold; I grow this in more than half shade and about as damp as my garden gets. I have had bulbs, seeds and self sown seedlings. Easy here in the right place, but we do have a dry climate. It has become one of my favorites. I like the fall bloom, the odd un-crocus-like flowers and the color. Congrats on success with it. Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 E-fax 419-781-8594 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +