Sheri, >>>>>>I have been trying to grow Cosmos atrosanguineus with no luck. I >>>>>>either get them dormant and they don't grow or they simply die off. I am in Indiana - zone 5/6. You could try Kniphofia brachystachya, a high altitude poker from Lesotho, it has a lovely chocolate / vanilla smell and could prove hardy. However here I've found it a good container plant, and easier to keep alive as such. It's only a small alpine, dark brown flowered poker so there's no chance of it taking over. A good plant to look out for, and the smell is great. Best Wishes, Dave David Fenwick Snr. The African Garden 96 Wasdale Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon. England. PL6 8TW Tel: 44 (0)1752 301402 NCCPG National Plant Reference Collections of Crocosmia with Chasmanthe, Tulbaghia, Eucomis with Galtonia, Freesia (Anomatheca Group) and Amaryllis Websites The African Garden http://www.theafricangarden.com/ Wildflowers of the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula http://www.aphotoflora.com/ Wildlife of the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula http://www.aphotofauna.com/ B&Q The Unreal Deal http://www.wecantdoit.com/ Crocosmia Heritage http://www.crocosmiaheritage.com/ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 04/07/2006