Black Dragon Lily

Hi everyone,

I remember the discussion on the seeds-list a while back about leaving
lilies in their pot for 2 years, but I don't know if this applies to those
gardeners without a greenhouse. I have 4 of these in one pot and am
concerned about their fate if I leave them in this pot and put it in a cold
frame for the winter. I'm in (normally cold) Massachusetts, Zone 6. 

There is plenty of very pretty top growth now and they probably could be
planted this year.

When I do plant them, what is the best way to untangle their roots?
I guess I expected to see 4 bulbs when I took a look, but their
roots are thick, white, fleshy and very intermingled. They have pretty much
used up the soil. I doubt if I could just tease them apart. 

Last questions...what is the Latin for this lily and what kind is it?
My reference, Botanica by R.G. Turner, Jr. lists it under "Trumpet and
Aurelian Hybrids". Aurelian in this case not meaning "a student or
collector of butterflies" :). Can someone point me to a picture of the
leaves for this plant so I can be sure I have what I think I have.

Botanica, by the way is a lovely book for pictures, but lacking in in-depth
information.


Thanks,

Gail

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