Dichelostemma in MO
James Waddick (Thu, 29 May 2003 08:48:32 PDT)

Dear all;
Just surfacing after deadlines, I have been reading all the commentary.

I have tried only 2 species here in Kansas City.

Dichelostemma ida-maia has been short lived, bloomed once
then dwindled. Might need better drainage.

Dichelostemma congestum (which sounds like a near serious
bowel ailment) has proven hardier, but not terribly satisfactory,
After perhaps 5 years I have a fewer bulbs scattered around and in
bloom now. Flower heads seems smaller than their first year. Not
showy enough, but perhaps again better siting might encourage them. I
suspect they do best 'en masse'.

Have not tried any others, but always willing to give them a try.

Best Jim W.

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