This is an interesting website that I recently chanced upon: http://www.tejasnativebulbs.com/. It's an enterprise in it's infancy, I haven't dealt with them so cannot vouch for their product or service, but I find the intent very appealing. Some of the offerings are not specific only to Texas, but many are. Other bulbs, corms, rhizomes that adapt well to our growing conditions include: hymenocallis, lycoris (esp. radiata and squamigera), rainlillies(of course), many of the crinums (asiaticum, powellii, and others naturalize), and agapanthus. Irises, both bearded and Dutch easily thrive with little attention. Tender crested irises (I. japonica , confusa, tectorum) perform well with only a little attention. The neomaricas are surprisingly tough, provided enough water, shade , and proper Ph. Cypella coelestris is currently blooming in my crested iris bed--given the same amount of attention (fitered light, heavily composted soil with periodic infusions of soil sulfur, weekly deep watering). The biggest challenge to gardening in Texas is the ferocious summer heat. Forty-plus days of temperatures above 100F have been typical, especially in the past decade. This is not like desert heat, where nights cool a bit. During heat spells our night temperatures lower to the eighties. sometimes only to the mid- or upper eighties. Long drought (any time of year) is also typical. For example, until last week, the only significant rain in my immediate area since Feb. 20 was 1/2" about mid-May. Last Wednesday/Thursday, we got 2 1/2 " of blessed relief. Spring and Fall are our best growing seasons, although mild winters are great for calla lilies and early narcissus bloom in November and December. Crinum Hannibal's Dwarf and Elsie also bloom in December/January if we've not had hard freezes. Theresa Massey Austin TX Z9 (formerly Z8b)