I wrote: 1 Mediterranean origin: A very extended growing period from end of summer until end of spring. Examples: A cowanii (syn neopolitanum), triquetrum, zebdanensis. Generally less hardy Antennaria@aol.com a ecrit : 3 the Mediterranean species are > actually of several different types (represented by genus subsections), and > their behavior can be quite different. Those that are in the Molium section,such as the lovely A. zebdanense (photos forthcoming) are dormant immediately after the spring bloom and don't emerge until next spring. It's one of the very best and one of my favorites. All of these types have a very short growth period. Section Molium (e.g. A. neapolitanum, roseum, subhirsutum and subvillosum, chamaemoly, trifoliatum). Dear Mark, In our mediterranean climat the species of section molium (may I add to this A triquetrum, subhirsitum, jajlae?) start growing s soon as the eseptember showers are upon us and dormancy sets in early mai -- Lauw de Jager BULB'ARGENCE, 30300 Fourques, France Site: http://www.bulbargence.com/ "GUIDE POUR BULBES MÉDITERRANÉENS": 116 pages, 400 photos, prix 10 E LE CATALOGUE D'HIVER (WINTERCATALOG) est disponible. Expedition des bulbes à floraison estivale est en cours. En FLEURS actuellement à l'extérieur: Anemone coronaria, Chasmanthe aethiopica, Cyclamen pseudibericum, coum, Crocus laevigatus fontenayi, imperati, ancyrensis, Ipheion 'Rolf Fiedler, Iris unguicularis, Oxalis purpurea, obtusa, versicolor, Narcissus tazetta, cordobensis, jonquilla(?), romieuxii, Moraea polystachya, Lachenalia aloides, Romulea atandra, bifron, Sternbergia fisheriana, candida Région: Provence/Camargue, Climat zone: 9a Mediterranean, dr y July-August, peak rainfall in autumn, minimum temps -3-7°C (28-21F) Reference vegetation: Arbutus unedo, Olea europeaea,