Rich asked >Has anyone had experience propagating Fritillaria recurva from seed? >Does it grow well in cultivation and garden plantings? Years to first bloom? My plants were grown from seed acquired from Ron Ratko's collection list and some from Frank Callahan. The seed germinated at a low rate and took about 5 years to flower. I have not tried it in the open garden but it probably would survive down to around 15 F in a sheltered position among shrubs. Currently the plants are in raised beds under high cover and flowered this spring after a low of 17 F where they are growing. Jane McGary Portland, Oregon, USA