Here's a closeup crop of the Nolana paradoxa Chilean bell-flower

And here's the group of these awesome flowers that I've never seen before!! 
Sunday, July 21, 2013 - Earlier this summer or was it spring? when I was planting seeds in my big garden out front, my buddy, Rachel, came over to see me.  I asked her if she wanted to plant some seeds.  Of course, she did.  So, she planted these.  I'm still not sure of the name.  I found a photo online of this very flower but the name was also associated with a PINK bell flower.  oh well.  I am struck by the uniqueness of this flower.  love it.  see ya, djb