Obtaining scoliopus seed ~is a challenge. S. halli grows near my home in western Oregon. The little plants begin to bury their own seed before it is even ripe. I also understand that scoliopus seed does not stand dry storage well. If anyone does manage a harvest of either species, pack the seed with some damp vermiculite. Keep it cool to prevent rot. I have had other similar ephemeral seed, handled in this manner by seed pros such as Ron Ratko, germinate quite well. Early last spring I finally found a single pot of S. bigelovii that wasn't badly slug- damaged (out of a whole lot that were!) at a large nursery open house. Still in a generous pot this year, it has made a tiny offset, but no bloom yet. Growing scoliopus is like growing trillium. Much patience is needed. Ultimately it should be rewarded though, for I also recently saw a handsome clump growing in pine duff in a local rural garden. The owner said that once it obtains maturity, it will thrive for decades with little care here --with faithful protection from garden slugs of course. If I am fortunate enough to obtain any seeds or babies of either species, I'll be sure to post here. Cheers, Louise > Greetings: > > Still looking for scoliopus seed, both bigelovii and halli. Can anyone > help or know a source?? Thank you. > > Gerhard from Bavaria