Hi All, Jane writes: >In other words, USDA Zone 5 (average winter lows down to minus 20 F) is >not a likely garden home for any them, but if snow cover is VERY reliable, >you might try L. autumnale, which is very cheap to buy. I have just planted L. autumnale for the first time in hopes that the little clump of seedlings will build up enough energy to flower and then make it through the winter with protection. I have found that some plants that are commonly expected to die in our climate, don't, and that some that are expected to thrive, don't. Thus, I've become more of an experimental gardener over time. I'll let you know in a year how this species does. Incidentally, there was a discussion in January about Lewisia 'Little Plum.' Mine has developed several little rosettes and looks healthy. I don't see any flower buds yet. I'll post a photo when it blooms. For those unfamiliar with the changeable spring in the western high desert, we had spitting sleet this afternoon, with a possible freeze tonight, and 70 degrees a couple of days ago! - Barbara Leaf and Stone Barbara L. Weintraub Santa Fe, NM 87508-8769 7000 feet elevation blweintraub1@earthlink.net