Hi Karyn, Hope you are doing well! I am very interested in your Porphyrocoma pohliana seeds. In addition to what's on my trade list, I have the below items in my sowing stash that you might find of interest. (All the ones from trades germinated well for me.) Actinotus helianthi, "Flannel Flower", T&M 2008 Barbarea vulgaris, "Winter Cress - Variegated", T&M 2008 Calceolaria cheiranthoides, A rare pocketbook flower native to Chile, -Trade, Winter 07/08 Centratherum punctatum, "Brazilian Bachelor's Button", -Collected from Iguazu Falls, Argentina 12/07 Clematis integrifolia, -Trade, Winter 07/08 Leycesteria formosa, "Himalayan Honeysuckle", -Trade, Winter 07/08 Melothria scabra, "Mexican Sour Gherkin", -Trade, Winter 07/08 Merremia dissecta, "Alamo Vine", -Trade, Winter 07/08 Nicotiana glutinosa, Harvested 8/07 Tricyrtis mix, -Trade, Winter 07/08 Thanks, Susan

I grow mine under the benches in my tropical greenhouse. This plant is commonly called the brazilian firework plant or the rose pinecone flower. Expected height should be about 8"-10" and just as wide and makes a terrific houseplant.As was previously stated, this plant flourishes in warmth and shade, and is in fact one of the better plants for a north or east window. Make sure to feed once a month ( I use a Mixture of fish emulsion and guano) and keep moist all year. Do not fertilize during winter months as our sunshine levels are too low to produce abundant growth. Although I have grown this plant outside during the summer months, it is so pretty as a pot plant that I now always keep them potted.

Yes, I am growing it in light shade. It came through the cold we had ok, but it was under the mango tree. It gets late afternoon sun and water at least 2 twice a week. :o)

I am looking for lots of things, mostly flowers. One exception is that I would like to try growing Wild Leeks (Ramps)this year. If anyone has any bloodroot or Silene Jack Flash that would be great. I realize people are less likely to have these, but I thought I would mention them on the outside chance someone does!