>Would it be possible to grow Alstroemeria in Southern Illinois? Dear Mary Sue and all, Yes, but... If you check out Alstroemeria at Plant Delights Nursery for example you'll see a number of hardy cv that are listed as Zone 5b which should include Southern Ill. I grew A. psitticina here (Kansas City, MO) for years until a cold winter got it. Milder recent winter would probably allow even more sp and cv to grow. Depending on the specific microclimate the person making the request might have quite a choice of cvs to grow. I noticed this spring that local garden centers are offing maybe half dozen cvs locally. Good luck and choose the planting location wisely. 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 +