Need help with plant
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:08 am
I have several patches of these growing - actually seems to be one root that spreads. It grows low to ground - maybe 4 inches in height. Also the color is somewhat darker green.
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Re: Need help with plant
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 9:29 am
This pic is pretty fuzzy. Compare to Dianthus (there are MANY) and Saponaria. If neither look like a match, try adding another pic?
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 3:26 pm
Maybe some type of succulent? IDK
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:02 am
I hoping it will bloom and help me identify. The leaves are a very rich green. Also it appears to look like several sprouts but actually has one or two roots and spreads out then up. Will try to get better pics at daylight.
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:09 am
Bee Balm?
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 4:23 am
Another closer pic
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:08 am
Maybe a Dianthus.
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 12:02 am
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 12:07 am
Few more images
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 10:46 pm
How tall is it now?
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 12:07 pm
Some of the stems are about 8 inches. The strange thing about it is that it grows outward across the soil then upward. The stems that are 6 to 8 inches now have the spiky tips. It grows in a cluster.
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 12:13 pm
Latest pics
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:44 pm
Blooms have started hopefully will be able to figure out aoon!
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:49 pm
Dianthus barbatus.
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:05 pm
That's it! Thank you. I know someone else suggested dianthus but I didn't know little buds would form in the spiky growth. I really appreciate everyone's help.
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:24 am
It's been fun to watch! TY for sharing it.
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:51 pm
In bloom!
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:52 pm
I have pale pink ones coming up also!
Re: What is this 4 inch high plant that spreads?
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 3:07 pm
Beautiful! Do these have a scent, too?