Hi Dennis, Rodophiala bifida, at least the red form known as "ox blood lily," is an autumn/winter grower. My plants follow roughly the same schedule as Lycoris radiata, leafing out in late September or early October and staying green all winter. The foliage dies back when the weather warms up in the spring. If you can't keep it in the ground all winter, I think you'll have to grow it permanently as a potted plant. It probably won't appreciate annual disturbance during its growing season, and there's not much point in planting it outside just for the summer dormancy. Nick Plummer Durham, NC, USDA Zone 7 On Thu, Dec 8, 2016 at 9:41 AM, Dennis Krambwrote: > > Also much to my surprise (since this is my first year growing them) > Rhodophiala bifida were as happy as can be & still growing strong with deep > green leaves. Whereas all my other amaryllids have foliage completely > zapped down to the ground. > >