Shirley Meneice wrote: > > I have quite a few growing outside, unprotected in gravelly soil. I am a rather warm > Zone 9 in Pebble Beach, CA. > Shirley I'm growing quite a wide range of Lachenalia out of doors, unprotected, in containers here in a cold pocket of Zone 9. There is some foliage damage when the temps approach 28°, however this has not resulted in any losses. Ken Kehl East S.F. Bay Area USDA Zone 9 (mediterranean)