>Jim W. wrote of Lapeirousia " The intense flower color is certainly >jewel-like as the name suggests." > >Jim, what name is that? Dear Jim McK. and all, The genus name comes from the same Latin source as Lapis a gem stone of intense blue color. Best 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 +