I've read the majority of the posts but nothing from Florida. Should I start in pot then transfer to ground. My home faces the east with direct sunlight for 6-8 hours. Where would I get the most advantage.

Hi Mia. Welcome to ATP!

I love Ismene! But it is too cold in Reno to grow them although I did have them in California. Ismene take full sun to part shade. Plant your bulbs directly into your garden. Hopefully, they haven't already sprouted.

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Thank you for responding!! They have already sprouted, stems are 2". I will pot them and move around until I find a place they like. Thank you!!

I've grown them for a few years, Mia. They like lots of water, and I find the flowers last a lot longer in partial shade. That being said, the flowers have never lasted longer than a week for me. Not great value for the garden space they take up, with big long leaves all year. So I divide them and give them away to my friends and neighbors. Just keeping a small clump going now.

They really are pretty and smell nice, but . . too fleeting for me.