>>>>survived at least as low as 25 degrees F (about minus 4 C) Jane, Thanks for that, I'll plant mine outside this afternoon. Ixia viridiflora has consistantly been one of those plants I love / hate to grow. It survives, but doesn't do much, even after three years the corm is still no bigger than a few millimeters. I for one didn't think it was that hardy, anyway here goes. Will tell you how it does later. Best Wishes, Dave (Plymouth, UK, zone 9, min. -5C) David Fenwick NCCPG National Plant Heritage Collections of Crocosmia with Chasmanthe and Tulbaghia The African Garden 96 Wasdale Gardens Estover Plymouth Devon England PL6 8TW Websites http://www.theafricangarden.com/ http://www.crocosmiaheritage.com/ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com/). Version: 6.0.522 / Virus Database: 320 - Release Date: 29/09/03