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Could use some ID help. I bought this 4-5 years ago. It was labled as amsonia, but I'm pretty sure that's wrong.
It's about 4 feet tall, one of the first things up in the spring in my western MA zone 4 garden. It blooms heavily from very early spring through early summer, when I deadhead it, then it blooms sporadically for the rest of the summer (Amazing!) The flowers open pink and fade to a blue/lavender, leaving behind the seedpods in the picture. If not deadheaded, it self sows readily. Roots are tough and woody, and leaves are notched and slightly textured. Slugs and other pests don't seem to like it. All in all, it's perfect, except I don't know its name.
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I'm sorry but I'm a bit stumped
I was thinking Lunaria biennis (which can be really invasive), but it's not quite right... the flower color is more purple usually... but the pods look right...
I'm thinking lunaria for now, which makes me think your opinion of perfection will change in a few more years...
Any other takers?
HG
I was thinking Lunaria biennis (which can be really invasive), but it's not quite right... the flower color is more purple usually... but the pods look right...
I'm thinking lunaria for now, which makes me think your opinion of perfection will change in a few more years...
Any other takers?
HG
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Neither one of you indicated that it is a biennial so it could disappear anytime just like a columbine, depending on weather conditions. Actually I did some research myself because it looked attractive and never came across it but it's not the flowers that interest people but the seed pods that are used in arrangements.
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It is good to know that the plant rambles but my columbine came up short this year and we had plenty of rain over the winter after beautiful blooms last spring so it all depends on the weather because this spring was tough with varying degree fluctuations. If I ever get to build this plant will grow and flourish to its heart content and then I'll find out if deer like it as much as they do grape hyacinths.
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Finally! Someone who agrees with my opinion of this plant. I've done some reading about the other varieties, and agree that they might not be the best, but this perennial variety really is a great plant. I sent you a private message about seed sharing. I'm also pretty new at this, so I hope I did it right.
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First I apologize for the misidentification; I was unaware of the existence of a more refined and garden worthy species from that genus. Every day here is an education in something...
Secondly a perennial variety sounds much more reliable and not as seedy and that's great. I will be sure to mention this the next time I am poo pooing L. biennis...
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Secondly a perennial variety sounds much more reliable and not as seedy and that's great. I will be sure to mention this the next time I am poo pooing L. biennis...
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