Rhodophiala
James Waddick (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:02:13 PDT)

Dear All,
This is a slow time in the garden. A sudden cold front, rains
from a lagging Gustav and lower temps have slowed things down a lot.

Lycoris caldwellii is still going strong and my optimism is
for bloom on the later L. radiata and relatives.

A small patch of color is provided by a pot of Rhodophiala
bifida in a gallon pot. On the one hand it really isn't much, but the
color is great and the amount of care is minimal so it is getting
more attention -at least admiration- for a few days now. Mine is from
the Texas 'form' which I have tried in the garden, but without
success. just pushing it a bit too much.

Anyone else blooming it now?

Best Jim W.

ps. I meant to comment earlier about Judy G's note on 'Friendly
INvaders'. You mean it isn't all black & White and there are shades
of grey? Whoda Knew? Thanks for the link.
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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 +