(Fritillaria) Bulbs seeding around
James Waddick (Fri, 15 Apr 2005 06:33:39 PDT)

Dear Jim and all;
This got me thinking about hardy bulbs in colder climates
seeding around AT ALL.

I'd say fairly few hardy bulbs seed around. None in numbers
that might be called weedy. Rarely even pulled out. For me it is
fairly limited:

Narcissus obvallaris (Tenby Daff)
Eranthis hymalis
Scilla siberica (but I have seen this a ground cover "weed"
in a perfect spot nearby)
Lilium formosanum
Lilium lancifolium (fertile form, bulbils* too)
Iris magnifica
Iris lactea
Pinellia pedatisecta (not other species)
Allium (nothing comes to mind)
just recalled a few A. zebdanense
Lycoris -just found a few seedlings this spring
Fritillaria (none)
Tulips (none)
might be something else.

Anyone else in a cold climate experiencing self sown bulb seedlings?

Personally I'd LIKE to have more things seed around. Looking
for suggestions of hardy bulbs that are so inclined. Appreciate new
candidates.

Best Jim W.

* A few things spread more easily by bulbils including most
Pinellia, Tiger Lily, Ranunculus ficaria and surely something else.

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