Texas Gardening: does anyone grow texas tuberose? or african hosta?, 0 by podster

podster wrote:
No ~ the D. maculata is not considered hardy by the PlantFiles info or by any other links I have found. Zone 9 -11. On a night like tonite, it would not survive in ground for me. I intend to keep it potted.

It requires "high" shade or bright light but not direct sunlight and no, the bulbs are not under the soil. At least one half or more of the bulbs' bodies are resting out of soil. When they grow in this manner, I really can't imagine them being cold hardy.

Mamajack ~ would you share where you are getting your info on the D. maculata? When I was given this jewel, I researched it heavily but found little reference to it. The most info I gleaned came from some of my older succulent books.

If you like plants like this, have you seen the Ledebouria socialis or Scilla violacea? http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2117/ It is another favorite I grow. I love its' purple blooms in early summer. These delicate bulbs rest on top of the soil also.