Yes, seeds are going to be Plan B after I finish with my internet search for plants. I did read that plants will flower very quickly after sowing; must be within the same year as you note below. I am planning to keep them in pots. I'm in zone 5; but I spend most of my waking hours in the greenhouse; so I would like them somewhere I can see them when they flower. I've potted the ones I have now in regular potting soil, with quite a lot of pumice mixed in for good drainage. I overpotted them so that they have room for offsets. I will just be careful not to drench the entire pot. I know in the summer they go dormant. Would I just entirely skip watering during this time? If they were planted in the ground; they wouldn’t dry out (I think), so perhaps a light misting directly over the tuber once a month during this time would be ok? Thanks, these are really neat little plants. Best regards, Lisa -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Brian Whyer Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 6:42 AM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: Re: [pbs] Lewisia Lewisia tweedyi grow very quickly from seed, and other species I suspect. I sowed Nargs seed last spring and they started flowering in the autumn. The only 2 plants I retained are now in full flower. They were kept in an unheated greenhouse over winter, maybe -5C min. Unfortunately although the seed was labelled "from a yellow form" they are all the same salmon type colouring, but I do have pots of white and rosea types in full flower now. Only wish I could grow them reliably outside in the UK climate. Brian Whyer, Buckinghamshire, England, zone ~8 ish Hello- > >Does anyone have recommendations for Lewisia species vendors? (Aside >from Beaver Creek, already bought very nice plants). > >Specifically; I am looking for plants, not cultivars. > >Thanks for any recommendations.... > >Best regards, Lisa >