>Are there any data to suggest that a particular planting depth is best for >Lycoris? In particular, are Lycoris like peonies in that if planted too >deeply (or too shallowly) they will not bloom? I can't tell you why, but from seeing a few species in the wild in Hunnan and Zhejiang Prov, the bulbs seem to strive for the shallowest possible site. In warmer Hunan bulbs were totally above ground, held down solely by roots and even in warmer parts of Louisiana L. radiata can be so 'emergent' that bulbs fall over at bloom, but stay attached only from roots. In my garden it gets very cold, but I have noticed that if planted deeply, the bulbs will move up and frequently the neck is exposed. I've never left bulbs exposed for the winter, but it is not too late to try. Best 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 +