Last year I planted three Eremerus plants in a dry bed. One did not emerge and of the two that did, one promptly died, and the second lingered for some weeks before dying as well, apparently of a fungal rot. My conclusion was that the dry bed was not dry enough for them. This year, the third plant, which did not emerge last year, sent up a gorgeous cluster of leaves. Three days ago, the heart of the cluster was eaten out by a deer. The same night, my tallest stem of Lilium superbum was munched on one side, enough to topple the stalk. While I know deer take the occasional mouthful of lilies, usually the tip with all flower buds, this was the first I knew that they may include Eremerus in their snacking. I have no idea if this bulb will survive to try sending up leaves next year. To date, I've now killed five Eremerus, and feel that I have to call a halt to even trying to grow this plant. I have two seedlings in a pot, so will continue to grow them on towards flowering size. And keep the deer away from them too. This probably should have been titled: deer arrggh! Kathleen zone 8, coastal Pacific NW