A sedge /papyrus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyperaceae

It could be that, but this is a really dry area. Drought conditions, So CA. It does get some sprinklers in the morning for a short time, but it's not a wetland at all. It must be a weed? There is another growing about 50' away from it.

An unknown lily popped up close to it, but that one for sure is a lily. This is a mystery, and perhaps you have solved it. It might look great in flower arrangements.

Thanks!

Suzi

some sort of Cyperus, I think - "umbrella grass"

I think it's Cyperus difformis, which is considered a weed in CA.

Well, hoovb, you must be correct. A weed! Nothing exotic! Bummer! I shall be pulling the two weeds currently growing. No seeds yet! I shall think about putting something lily-like in their places. There already is a row of Peter Pan Agapanthus all bloomie and pretty!

Thank you all for the ID!

Suzi