What is at the top of the long stalks? Do they just end in a point? If you break them, is there any particular odor? So far I can't find anything like this in my wildflowers books. I thought it might be something in the Tragopogon genus, but images don't match.

I googled them and tried to garden watchdog it but there wasn't any feed back. I have the common purple Delosperma plant and I wish Orange Glow Lampranthus was full hardy here in Delaware. I think it may be like portulaca (come back some years not others). I will grow it in a pot also so I will be able to bring some in and overwinter it in a greenhouse. Do you know of a nursery online where I can find it? Thanks mcharris! T.J.

johnb51: That's what I have heard: that SW side is more economical and less crowded but it probably depends on 'where' exactly lol. I would have to be zoned agriculture and away from the larger cities a little bit since I have chickens and loud roosters. They do make good fertilizer! :P I was also born in L.A. but later moved to Phx AZ. I love it in FL. The humidity took some getting used to compared to the Southwest. I've been out here 3 years now. marinfla: I like your mango story. Its funny how little things can change our lives. Your yard sounds like paradise. I can't wait until I can put my fruit trees in the ground and not worry about freezes so much. Bob1016: Sounds like you had quite an education in fruit trees since you were very young. What a nice environment to grow up in! I can imagine that you miss it and your grandfather quite a bit. njoasis: Sounds fun! I just bet they do! Can you make a good mojito? lol

Thanks for the ID, Tyrlych! Both "weeds" are nice looking plants. I had no idea that the Gibasis is a plant normally cultivated.