>I have a healthy clump of Fritillaria imperialis that has increased over >a ten year period. ..It grows at the base of a German >medlar. Dear Arnold; Inquiring minds want to know more! Full sun in spring and shade in summer from the medlar? I assume the soil dries in summer from the medlar roots. Soil pH Any hints? Thanks Jim -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +