Mary Sue, further to your asking about germination from seed. I can report that Ixia scillaris planted here in May last year has just flowered. The other Ixia that has flowered for me in one season was Ixia viridflora. Also, Allium acuminatum, which I sowed from the BX in 2000 is just coming into bud and will flower soon. There is a picture of it my book "Taylors Guide to Bulbs" color says rose-purple, so can't wait to see it bloom. Hopefully will be able to post an image of it then. regards, Bill Richardson Gippsland Australia 0-21 Lovely days of Spring. Need rain desperately. Ixia site http//http://www.angelfire.com/ri/ixia/ Suite 101 site http//http://suite101.com/welcome.cfm/bulbs_and_plants