What timing! I got some of these yesterday in a trade. But my yard is shady so I know they won't grow for me. I sent my next door neighbor an email asking if he wants them no more than an hour ago. If he says no, you can have them. I only do ornamentals and mostly for shade, have anything like that to trade? Any chance you're coming to the Tampa swap? If not, I can mail them. Lori

Ariel, Thank you! As a matter of fact I do pass by Riverview occasionally. I live in the Carrollwood area, but I'm making some trips to Brandon this week for Thanksgiving and all. I could swing by at some point if you will be around. Want something off my list in trade? Email me: izigibi (at) yahoo (dot) com ................. Katie, I apologize. I would love to trade with you, but I was looking for a local, in-person trade, and you are 4 hours away! But thanks for responding. I'll keep you in mind if I have anything mail-able to trade in the future! Thanks again, all. -Ian

Um...beware, apparently it is considered an Invasive Species...as gorgeous as it may be... Thoughts in our crazy gardening heads: "That's okay...I-Super Gardener' can control it. I will trim it on a frequent and regular basis..."...until the Gi-normous Sunflower swallows us whole, electric hedge trimmer and all... http://okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu/News%20columns/Tithonia.diversifolia.htm "Even aggressive Brazilian Pepper seedlings were suppressed by the thick growth of the Bolivian Sunflower. " "..this ornamental plant is known by several common names. This plant has also been called Mexican Sunflower, Honduras Sunflower, Japanese Sunflower, and Shrub Sunflower. Tree Marigold is another suitable common name." "I highly recommend that homeowners be careful if this plant is introduced into your Florida Yard. Frost free areas may see it take hold and invade places where it can crowd out desirable native habitat. We donÂt need any more of these kinds of aliens in our piece of paradise. "

That is strange. I see no message button on my profile even though I have the box checked to allow people to follow me and selected to allow anyone to message me. I'll try messaging you first--I can see the button on your profile.