Hi Jim: We grew it as a cool conservatory plant at the Threave School of Practical Gardening run by the National Trust of Scotland back in the mid 70's. It was planted in the ground near a retaining wall and the flowers cascading over the walkway were spectacular. Seems like I recall the leaves were subject to honey mold but I don't remember which insect was the culprit. Wonderful plant - one of those 'someday I have to live where this plant can be grown' kinds of addictions. Same experience hooked me on Cardiocrinum and Meconopsis. Don't think the Midwest is favorable climate for any of these. Boyce Tankersley Director of Living Plant Documentation Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 tel: 847-835-6841 fax: 847-835-1635 email: btankers@chicagobotanic.org