Mark, I'm curious about the performance of your various Mexican Allium when grown outside. Over the years, I've discovered that some Mexican geophytes seem to be hardy here in Maryland. But there is a catch: they emerge very late in the year, sometimes not until well into June or early July. Oxalis of Mexican origin are a good example. Do the Mexican Allium show this delayed renewal of growth when grown outside? Have others who are growing Mexican geophytes noticed anything comparable? John Lonsdale mentioned that he is also growing Allium traubii: John, does it emerge promptly in the spring for you? Jim McKenney jimmckenney@jimmckenney.com Montgomery County, Maryland, USA, USDA zone 7, where a little purple-leaf Oxalis is taking over the lawn. My Virtual Maryland Garden http://www.jimmckenney.com/ BLOG! http://mcwort.blogspot.com/ Webmaster Potomac Valley Chapter, NARGS Editor PVC Bulletin http://www.pvcnargs.org/ Webmaster Potomac Lily Society http://www.potomaclilysociety.org/ Jim McKenney jimmckenney@jimmckenney.com Montgomery County, Maryland, USA, USDA zone 7 My Virtual Maryland Garden http://www.jimmckenney.com/ BLOG! http://mcwort.blogspot.com/ Webmaster Potomac Valley Chapter, NARGS Editor PVC Bulletin http://www.pvcnargs.org/ Webmaster Potomac Lily Society http://www.potomaclilysociety.org/