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Post by alicat on Apr 21, 2008 23:49:33 GMT 1
Plant 2 Errrrrm what can I tell you about this plant. It is an evergreen Perennial which has cropped up in different places in my garden, has tall spikes in the summer with Pinky/lilac flowers on it going down the stem from the top, imagine a Verbascum or Foxglove but the flowers are very small. Plant 3  Again this is a perennial and has cropped up all over my garden I think it is some sort of Daisy ( white flowers, yellow centre.) because I remember it growing in the garden a few years ago, but would love to put a name to it. Can't think of anything else to tell you. - Any idea's Please  Thanks Ali.x
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Post by madonplants on Apr 22, 2008 0:02:57 GMT 1
Plant 2 has to be some sort of euphorbia. doesn't it? Have you ever tried taking a piece off to see if it bleeds, but be careful if you do, it may give you a rash?
Not sure of plant 3
I never am brilliant at plant identification.
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Post by alicat on Apr 22, 2008 0:11:10 GMT 1
I'm pretty sure it isn't a Euphorbia, the flowers are nothing like it. Euphorbia's have bracts as apposed to flowers, unless it is one I have never seen.  Sorry about picture 3 it was getting dark so the flash came on, will try and get a better picture tomorrow. |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 22, 2008 0:16:45 GMT 1
I'm pretty sure it isn't a Euphorbia, the flowers are nothing like it. Euphorbia's have bracts as apposed to flowers, unless it is one I have never seen. Sorry about picture 3 it was getting dark so the flash came on, will try and get a better picture tomorrow. Told you I am not good at plant i'd's. I'll sleep on it, though having a second look reminds me of something else, just can't remember it at the moment, will sleep on it!! Erysimum, think that's how you spell it? If not I'll get my coat!!  |
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Post by alicat on Apr 22, 2008 0:23:33 GMT 1
I'm pretty sure it isn't a Euphorbia, the flowers are nothing like it. Euphorbia's have bracts as apposed to flowers, unless it is one I have never seen. Sorry about picture 3 it was getting dark so the flash came on, will try and get a better picture tomorrow. Told you I am not good at plant i'd's. I'll sleep on it, though having a second look reminds me of something else, just can't remember it at the moment, will sleep on it!! Erysimum, think that's how you spell it? If not I'll get my coat!! Thanks Keith How about your PJ's ;D - Sleepwell. x |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 22, 2008 6:36:04 GMT 1
I'm not very good at IDing either! But I think the second plant is an OxEye Daisy, Ali. |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 22, 2008 10:00:20 GMT 1
I'm not very good at IDing either! But I think the second plant is an OxEye Daisy, Ali. I was wondering that, too, but couldn't find a picture of it like that, so didn't mention it. All the pics I saw, are alway it in flower! |
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Post by debbiem on Apr 22, 2008 10:16:20 GMT 1
It's the fact that no. 2 is evergreen which is throwing me. I would've said Euphorbia too by it's appearance but the flowers don't sound Euphorbia-like. BUT it has spikey leaves like a Purple Loosestrife and the flowers sound about right but I don't think that's evergreen though. But it does crop up everywhere so that bit sounds right. Purple Loosestrife? Botanical name Lythrum - something?
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Post by debbiem on Apr 22, 2008 10:18:01 GMT 1
No 2 - Purple Toadflax maybe? but I think the leaves are too wide for that. That's another cropper-upper. |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Apr 22, 2008 11:03:51 GMT 1
Is no.2 some sort of hebe?
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Post by alicat on Apr 22, 2008 23:22:35 GMT 1
I'm not very good at IDing either! But I think the second plant is an OxEye Daisy, Ali. Hi 4P Think your right  After doing a lot of googling I found a description of the leaves at the base of the plant - Spoon like - which is just what they look like, and the flowers seem right too although it's a few years since I've seen them in the flesh. BTW. I have some in pots so if you would like some for GW Live, you are more than welcome. Can bring them to Kew with me. Hi MrsB. I think you are right too, again after trawling though loads of pictures I found this one. www.floralimages.co.uk/plinarpurpu.htmBut this was the clincher davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/25453/What do you think. Well Done both of You.  |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 22, 2008 23:43:41 GMT 1
Mystery solved. Brilliant news.
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Post by alicat on Apr 24, 2008 22:25:37 GMT 1
Mystery solved. Brilliant news. Great news keith and thank you all for your help. |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Apr 24, 2008 22:29:50 GMT 1
The Linaria (Toadflax) can be a pest Ali, be careful to dead head it, or youll be pulling it up by the barrowload! Its popular with bees though, and Butterflies love it ;D
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Post by alicat on Apr 24, 2008 22:58:39 GMT 1
Thanks SL - will try and remember, but don't mind it self seeding for the time being.
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Post by debbiem on Apr 25, 2008 6:53:49 GMT 1
HOORAY! Cracked it - brilliant!  |
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Post by alicat on Apr 25, 2008 18:48:16 GMT 1
Thanks to you Mrs B and 4P of course. Thanks again.
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