I think S. barbertonicus has fatter leaves. Chalk Sticks (common name) can mean different plants to different people. I believe your plant is Senecio 'Himalaya'. There have been several discussions over the past years that I can recall. It was confusing to us all. FYI, if you're interested, that "seam" you referred to (more like a window slit to me--you can see through it) points me to a Senecio ID. BUT...it is such a HUGE genus...it is, at times, daunting to figure out IDs. Sun or part shade, I think. You can Google the name for care requirements.

I just got Flashpoint and planted it in May. It has grown so well with lots of blooms, but they aren't as deep in color as B&D shows in their catalog. More like Stargazer, which is fine. I'm new to these lilies and am not sure how to handle bulblets. I had a few short spindly ones pop up (6" high). I guess those are the bulblets and I can leave them to return next year. (?) It's also the first year for Sunny Crown. What a cheerful, pretty flower, and they are lasting pretty well. Thanks for your reply. Enjoy your lilies.

Socks I am really sorry I thought you were the person from Holland MI. Ty Susan. I always wanted to come out there for the tulip festival and we were going to this year until I heard the tulips would be done blooming by then. I decided not this year then. I will check out the sit you listed. I always thought the gardens would be nice to see.

I'm so glad! I love it too. It's especially good with the crunch of fresh peppers and sometimes I even use fresh corn. It's healthy too. Thanks for letting me know. My son made it recently and sent me a picture. It looks like he might have put in some diced tomatoes. I'm not sure, but it looks so yummy.