Ken, better invest in some Sluggo. I don't know what else eats them because the leaves aren't around long enough to find out (I've got a cv. called 'Elizabeth' in the ground). I asked about this a few months ago, and Michael Mace grows them without difficulty -- with sluggo -- in San Jose. [Sluggo is a brand of iron phosphate pellets, for those of you subject to different branding strategies]. Best, Max Oakland CA From: Ken <kjblack@pacbell.net> Subject: [pbs] some more cool foliage & flower - Lachenalia 'Rupert' .... Do critters eat Lachenalia bulbs?? ie, can I put these in the ground and expect them to dissapear? ? http://flickr.com/photos/amarguy/… http://flickr.com/photos/amarguy/… ? Ken San Diego