Hi al, I obtained seed of this species from the ABA seed list in 2002 courtesy of donor Julian Slade. I was very happy to get this winter growing Tigridia. Seed sown in June 02 germinated in August 02 and grew through spring. In winter 2003 a few seedlings reappeared looked very unhappy for a short while then dissapeared. Alberto made the following comments on this species on the pbs forum : "Tigridia philippiana from hot northern Chile is a autumn/winter /spring grower with a dry summer dormancy. It grows in full sun in well drained soils under frost free conditions." Oh well, I though (momentarily) , I cant grow everything. Then during late spring 2 seedlings reappeared and in the last week a third has come up. I am thinking that this may be another example of a bulbous species changing its growth pattern to suit its new climate . Time will tell I guess. Cheers, Rob in Tasmania