Well, I guess it would be worth a trial. I think you would need to provide excellent drainage and a deep mulch.

I've wintered a number of out-of-zone bulbs and plants successfully here in SE Michigan (Oakland Co.) with that method, including crinums, alstromerias, agapanthus, pineapple lily, and ismene/peruvian daffodil.

Ah but I am in the small purple area on the map in SE Mi. Will give it a try. Part shade enough though?

I forgot to comment on the part-shade issue -- yes, that's fine. They do well as long as they get about 4-5 hours of sun.

Ah but I am in the small purple area on the map in SE Mi.
oops...didn't see that there was 'some' 6 up above some of the zone 5.

According to B and B, part shade should be fine.

Sue

I've got 2 in the ground and they've taken 4 winters so far. bloomed every-year except last (they got ripped up when I painted the house, broken by a ladder and stepped on by my helpers...the kids)

I'm also in SE michigan....

~Chills