Dear All, I am surprised that no one has mentioned Brent and Becky's bulbs even in passing (http://brentandbeckysbulbs.com/spring/genus.php/…). They have a variety of species and hybrids. I grow just E. stenophyllus which is a no-brainer here. It multiplies well and blooms every year (well almost, not this year) and never get special attention. The best plants I ever saw were along the road outside of Dodge City KS on the way to the mis-named Garden City KS. In this spot they self sowed with abandon and appeared in a variety of colors. Almost weedy. Of course Dodge City (the old west and original 'Boot Hill') are in the short grass prairie. Hot and dry in summer probably mimics the steppes of Asia. Any one ever try Brent and Becky's "Spring Hill Hybrids'? Best 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 +