January 30, 2015: Obtained plant (From eBay; $2.97+3.00 shipping. Very small rhizomes maybe two inches tall and an inch around. But I wanted historics... will think that through next time. Seller irisreduce. will hydrate tonight.) February 3, 2015: Potted up (Planted into sunflower garden; plant green but small.) May 4, 2015: Bloomed May 15, 2015: Bloomed (Still blooming despite heavy winds.)