black gamecock seedpod

Wow, these things get big!

yup. Big ugly seed pods. I found out last year. =)

Has it bent the stem down to the ground yet?

Cheri'

Just about. How many seeds are inside a pod?

If they are like the ones I got off of my species Louisiana Iris, up to 50 or so. Some less.

Here's the thread from last fall
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/451864/

Since then I've identified the plant as Iris giganticaerulea, one of the 5 Louisiana Iris Species. I've also learned that if you plant the seeds shortly after harvest they will germinate easily. If you wait until next spring, no such luck. =( Maybe they will germinate eventually, but I don't have that kind of patience.

Good luck with yours. Being from a hybrid they will each be a surprise!

Cheri'