Dichelostemma pulchellum (capitatum) is native here in the low deserts of Arizona. It doesn't bloom every year; in fact, it only blooms after plentiful winter rains. The spring 2005 bloom was the first in about 10 years. It bloomed again this year but not so plenifully as in 2005. There is a great amount of flower color variation in habitat, from white (rare) to deep purple (rare.) I think Mary Sue said on the coast they are found in meadows. Here in Arizona they aren't found in the flat areas. They can be found in the desert on rocky, thinly-soiled slopes. We get 60% of our rain in the summer; maybe plants on the flats wouldn't tolerate the summer rain. However, it is quite weedy in gardens here, and blooms each year. I haven't put it in my garden yet because people tell me about it coming up like grass absolutely everywhere. Maybe I should just accept it. Leo Martin Phoenix Arizona USA