Lynn, you are so right about M. ramosa. It is popping up everywhere in my garden right now in the most amazing places. I'm sure it will be hard to eradicate. Lucky it's a nice flower. 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