West coast Fritillaria question
Jim McKenney (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 16:07:48 PST)

Several of the west coast Fritillaria have foliage up above ground. These
include F. grayana, F. striata and F. liliacea. These are not simply leaf
tips poking up above ground; they are broad leaves or even rosettes of
leaves. The plants are growing in pots, and the pots are in a cold frame.

So, too, do most Dichelostemma.

Should I be worrying?

Also, Fritillaria seed from Ron Ratko just arrived. Would it make better
sense to hold this dry in the refrigerator until next September, or should I
start it now in a moist medium in the refrigerator? Or will it respond
better to freezing and thawing outside?

For years I have successfully germinated seed of west coast Lilium in the
refrigerator, so I know that that system works well for at least some
species.

Jim McKenney
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