Friends, Maybe it is a sympathetic response to Phelps in Beijing, but some Lycoris here seem to reaching new heights. I mentioned one early L. longituba at 40 in to the base of the inflorescence. Now clumps of them are blooming around 33 inches to the base of the Inflor. Even L. squamigera is around 34 and 35 to the base of the inflor. This seems about 3 - 5 inches taller than 'normal'. Anyone else seeing this happen? Kelly? Still waiting for rain and main event here. ..and anticipating first bloom on a new planting. Said to have been found in a field of L. squamigera it blooms out of synch and slightly of color. A chance seedling? First bloom (I hope) and at least 4 spikes just appearing at soil level. 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 +