>People rarely think of growing European romuleas because they're >little and don't make much of a splash, but grouped closely they're >pretty, and nothing could be easier from seed. I used to have a >strain of Romulea bulbocodium called 'Knightshayes Form' that was >quite showy, brilliant purple and rather large-flowered, but I put >it in the garden where it promptly was eaten by voles. I'd be glad >to get it again if possible. Dear Jane, This is raising a possibility. I have never given a second thought to Romulea, but how hardy are these smaller European species and selections? Any have a chance in Zone 5/6 ? I'm always up for a 'trial' . I recall seeing the 'Knightshayes Form' listed somewhere, but ti might google too. Anyone have success growing these in the north? Ellen ? Thanks 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 +