Jacob, I am delighted to hear you grow this wonderful species, the 'Lion's Paw'. Does it set seed for you? Lapageria is, indeed, magnificent in bloom when grown under the right conditions, such as you probably have. In the cool, moist climate of Ireland it grew like we heard from our member in New Zealand, rambling extensively and flowering for months on end. But, in the much drier climate where I now live, Leontochir might be the better choice. Andrew Wilson San Diego ----Andrew, It is a beautiful plant that has legal protection from the government of Chile. It is actually a member of the Alstromeriaceae. The UCBG grows some in their arid house. I hope to see this more widely cultivated in the future. We have a magnificent Lapageria in bloom at the moment. It's easy to forget how large, waxy and grand their flowers can be without having seen them in person for a few years. Jacob Knecht Berkeley, CA