> This is absolutely not true. Fritillaria bulbs are true bulbs and are > not annually renewed. >Not everyone agrees. >I quote (Ian Young): >"Classic bulbs such as Narcissus are perennial adding extra layers each >year all fritillaria bulbs are annuals, replacing themselves completely >each year with a new one that forms at the base of the growing stem." I wonder if it depends on the species. In the interests of furthering human knowledge, I dug up one of the imperialis bulbs. http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/paridevita/… http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/paridevita/… It looks to me like this is a new bulb. There are some Californian frits in the garden here (F. purdyi, F. biflora), but their exact location is now unknown (the labels were destroyed by hail). I could dig them up next year, maybe. Bob Nold Denver, Colorado, USA z6
