thanks much steve,
i'm thinking you may have the answer. i mass sow them in flats (the seeds do very well germinating. i have many many just popping up now) then, one by one i move the seedlings to six pack cells. again they do well up to a point then die off a month or so later. they have been getting the full brunt of the weather and at times are probably overwatered. i will take your advice and see what happens. i have access to sand and i'm sure i can find pumice online. i'll also scrap the miracle grow. i'll keep them in filtered sun/shade.
what is your opinion regarding black plastic cells for seedlings?
i'm on my 5th year successfully germinating and growing day lily crosses. wish all lilies were so easy.............:)
thanks again
i'll let you know how thing work out.
glenn