Another favorite yellow-flowered bulb
James Waddick (Wed, 21 Jan 2004 12:29:57 PST)

Wish Jim McKenney would give his location when wishing for hardy bulbs.
Actually wish all would give location every time they say "here'!

I've grown Lycoris chinensis in the garden here for years
where it is totally hardy, multiplies and I get lots of seed. I
should L.longituba flava, caldwellii, and probably L. koreana
(although I haven't tried the latter outdoors yet).
L. chinensis is a large impressive and gorgeous golden yellow
late summer bloomer that is essential here in a cold Zone 5.

Unfortunately L. aurea (and related L. traubii), both from
Japan, are far commoner in the trade and far more tender too being
unhappy with any serious frost.

Best Jim W.

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Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph. 816-746-1949
E-fax 419-781-8594

Zone 5 Record low -23F
Summer 100F +