On 6 Jun 07, at 11:22, Jim McKenney wrote: > ...Most plants bloom at the beginning of the growing season, and > their developing seeds have the advantage of clement conditions. Another odd customer in this respect is Allium accuminatum; it flowers after the leaves have withered. Mine (collected locally) are just coming into flower now as we head into the dry season. -- Rodger Whitlock Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Maritime Zone 8, a cool Mediterranean climate on beautiful Vancouver Island