Dear David and all, Just about all Iris can be grown from seed and some are extremely easy. Every new cultivar of bearded iris, whether it is a tall bearded or miniature dwarf is essentially a seedling. That's what hybridizers do. Thosands of bearded iris are grown from seed each year and a few are selected for naming and introduction. I grow numerous species from seed - from minature Iris cristata to giant Louisiana iris and lots in between. You had the right idea, but gave up too soon. Bearded iris can produce their first flowers within about 3 seasons of growth depending on a number of variables. Some produce flowers the first year, some take longer than three years. You can get the basics of germination of Iris seeds here http://www.signa.org/index.pl?Germinating I don't know where you are - especially if your iris are blooming now, but I suggest you plant these outdoors in a prepared bed near your other iris and tend them carefully and give them a little extra water to reduce stress. Once you have your own seedlings and they bloom, you'll be eager to try more. Join a local iris club or a national group and enjoy. Good luck. Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +