--============_-1168443622==_ma============ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" >Lycoris are a group that haven't been much mentioned. Lycoris >squamigera is an 'old faithful' that I brought from my home garden >in Minnesota back in 1964. It grows and prospers here in Eugene. Dear Louis and all; Have to say something in regard to Lycoris. In Zone 8/9 where I saw a number of species bloom,in in China ( Hunan Prov. somewhat akin to parts of the NW) they were growing in semi-to deep shade (L. radiata more on the edge of woodlands) at stream sides that looked to be perpetually damp to moist. None were growing deeply ( one with bulbs 80-90 % above ground). I saw NONE growing on slopes, but falt moist woodland situations. Most species are very hardy (my Zone 5) and here grow in heavy clay. Good drainage seem to NOT be a requirement, but ample moisture is. A couple species do well here in full (intense sun) too and need extra water. Although summer dormant, they do not need a 'summer baking', but extra water to keep roots healthy. Hope these hints help and even alter you cultivation. 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 +