Dear All, I just made a wiki page for Orthrosanthus, a genus in the Iridaceae family with species from Australia, Central and South America. I am particularly fond of O. chimboracensis which is a good garden plant in coastal California. It tolerates low levels of summer water and blooms a very long time. Since I am hooked on blue flowers I find it very welcome. Right now it is blooming in front of a very spectacular companion, Erica cruenta, one of the South African Ericas that has huge red flowers that the hummingbirds and bees absolutely love. A note to Dennis Kramb: I think it is hardier than zone 10. We've gotten into the mid 20ties (F.), -4 or -5 C. once or twice since I've been growing it and I can't remember it looking damaged at all. We cut down some trees where it is planted last winter as they weren't looking very healthy and I think it is enjoying more sunshine this year. http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/… Mary Sue