Good day John, Thanks for the extra cultural information on Wachendorfia. I was able to find some nice plants this spring (from Annie's Annuals, http://www.anniesannuals.com/ ) that I'll incorporate into a planting area that is being completely renovated this year. We're basically starting with a blank slate and I wanted to add something that wasn't run of the mill. With pleated leaves and a name like Wachendorfia, how could we go wrong. These will be in the end that will have more moisture, right across the pathway from our stunning clump of Dierama pendulum that has just started to bloom... Merrill J. Palo Alto, CA Zone 9-10 with a stiff breeze... -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of John Bryan Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 10:18 AM To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org Subject: [pbs] Wachendorfia Dear Mary Sue. Nice to see Wachendorfia thyrsiflora mentioned. This plant, to me is quite stunning when in flower, it does like moisture and when established puts on quite a show. It does need lots of room, that's for sure. It must be said it is a rather 'coarse' plant. In the wild, it is, not only found with the Zantedeschia aethiopica, but Dierama pendulum is in the same location, but in a slightly drier area, but still with much moisture. The Wachendorfia will form large clumps and also spread. I think it is most effective when it can be viewed from a distance so the coarse foliage does not detract. When driving along the Garden Route, especially in the Knynsa area, it stands out. Cheers John E. Bryan _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php