Dear Bulb Growers: I'm curious if anyone has grown massonia in the ground in temperate climates. We grew M. echinata from seed and planted them outdoors in spring 2005. They endured last winter with a low of 17 degrees F. They are in full flower now, and while in flower have seen 17F and 15F in consecutive nights. They are growing unprotected in the open and have shown no foliar or floral damage. Is this the most cold hardy species or should I try others. Has anyone had these last through colder temperatures than this? Thanks. -- Tony Avent Plant Delights Nursery @ Juniper Level Botanic Garden 9241 Sauls Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 USA Minimum Winter Temps 0-5 F Maximum Summer Temps 95-105F USDA Hardiness Zone 7b email tony@plantdelights.com website http://www.plantdelights.com/ phone 919 772-4794 fax 919 772-4752 "I consider every plant hardy until I have killed it myself...at least three times" - Avent