Some years ago (5 or so), I planted Sternbergia in a bed with light filtered shade (river birch that drops a lot of leaves in late summer) from April-Sept, but bright full sun otherwise. It's done quite well, however, the necks (and a good part of the full bulbs) are above ground level. I also believe the clumps could be divided as there are at least six growing points where I planted each bulb. My quandary is thus: I see that the barest tips of the new flowers are emerging now above the lip of the bulb. Would now be a good time to lift and separate or do you recommend that I wait till the foliage is almost gone in spring ? Danny Barron zone 6/7 in Oklahoma No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.23/99 - Release Date: 9/12/2005