Dear all - The notes about bloom remind me about our brutal hot dry summer. I have three Lycoris in bloom: 1 plant of L. squamigera in the shade; 2 stalks about 3/4 full height 2 stalks of L. longituba in 2 spots, both shorter than typical. 1 6 inch stem of L. chinensis. Pitiful. In previous years of drought, these species and others simply did not even try to bloom until we had a good penetrating rain fall. I am assuming and hoping the plants, "know best" and are awaiting the rain so they can reach full height and vigor. It has been pretty awful here for any bulbs with reduce flowering, shorter stalks, distorted blooms or buds that wither before opening. Actually pretty amazing that some even 'try'. Enough Jim W. -- 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 +