Dear Joyce and others, I observed the same behavior with two to three blooms open on each plant. The Hesperocallis that I saw were much farther along than in Jamie's photos with both seed pods forming and new flowers. Most had browning foliage. I still love it! If it weren't in a protected area, I would have considered returning to collect a seed pod. If anyone has the academic credentials (and experience germinating such plants) to request a pod from the research director at Anza Borrego, I have her name and email address. On the other hand, perhaps it would be possible to collect a pod or two from populations outside the park? I am cautious about collecting seed from endangered species and employ the "rule of 10" when doing so. Please let us know if you have the opportunity to collect seed. I would love to try a few. Anyone have any idea whether it could handle Santa Fe's winter? Barbara L. Weintraub, on her way home to Santa Fe, NM blweintraub1@earthlink.net