Leucojum/Acis autumnale and Lewisia
Barbara Weintraub (Fri, 30 Apr 2004 18:02:01 PDT)

Hi All,

Jane writes:

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