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Post by madonplants on Jul 28, 2008 23:45:19 GMT 1
Was at a G/C at the weekend, nothing new there then, when we saw this plant. It was at the, take your purchases to the checkout stage, or I would have asked someone. Jennifer thought she had found it in the perrenial section, but it was a Lobelia, but it wasn't it. It looks familiar, but can't put my finger on it. Can anyone help?    Excuse the quality, I was a bit hurried at the time and was using my mobile. |
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Post by alicat on Jul 29, 2008 0:06:43 GMT 1
Hi Keith Sorry I have no idea, but it's a lovely plant and wouldn't mind it in my garden.  Look forward to finding out it's name. |
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Post by debbiem on Jul 29, 2008 8:13:12 GMT 1
I've never seen it before either - hope someone else'll recognize it or I'll start delving for you.  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jul 29, 2008 8:14:10 GMT 1
I thought at first it might be a Cardinal flower (Lobelia laxiflora) but having googled I don't think the leaves are the right shape. My only other suggestion is a Pineapple Sage - are the leaves scented? I don't think that's right either though.... : It certainly is a stunning plant |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jul 29, 2008 8:20:55 GMT 1
Yes, I think so too, that's why I suggested Pineapple Sage, The witch. I dunno which one though.  |
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Post by Sleepy on Jul 29, 2008 8:46:21 GMT 1
It looks very much like purple loostrife.
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Post by 4pygmies on Jul 29, 2008 9:28:04 GMT 1
Sorry to disagree Sleepy, but I'm fairly sure it's not..... These ID posts drive me mad! I hope someone can positively ID it soon....
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Post by Sleepy on Jul 29, 2008 9:30:40 GMT 1
Sorry to disagree Sleepy, but I'm fairly sure it's not..... These ID posts drive me mad! I hope someone can positively ID it soon.... I agree. I don't think it is too. But it is closer to purple loostrife than it is to a salvia - imo |
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Post by madonplants on Jul 29, 2008 16:02:40 GMT 1
I don't think it is that one and to go through that list, people really will think I am ignoring them. I will have a look later, when no one else is around, thanks The witch.
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Post by Sleepy on Jul 29, 2008 16:04:16 GMT 1
I don't think it is that one and to go through that list, people really will think I am ignoring them. I will have a look later, when no one else is around, thanks The witch. I was starting to get worried. |
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Post by madonplants on Jul 29, 2008 16:10:01 GMT 1
I don't think it is that one and to go through that list, people really will think I am ignoring them. I will have a look later, when no one else is around, thanks The witch. I was starting to get worried. Why, have you done something wrong??? I had a problem with a space, it c***ed up nearly the whole thread. |
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Post by Sleepy on Jul 29, 2008 16:28:49 GMT 1
I was starting to get worried. Why, have you done something wrong??? I had a problem with a space, it c***ed up nearly the whole thread. c***ed??? cupped? capped? copped? called? cliped? (nah - there's 2 p's in clipped) cobbed? codded? Nope... I give up *sigh* |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jul 29, 2008 17:20:50 GMT 1
is it an agastache?...like apache sunset or something?
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jul 29, 2008 17:23:34 GMT 1
achully...the foliage is wrong for an agastache innit? incidentally...I have the same plants as you (maybe not the new one tho...altho I have an agastache apache sunset seedling...) It looks a bit like a 'bulb' type foliage doesn't it? |
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Post by madonplants on Jul 29, 2008 17:36:16 GMT 1
is it an agastache?...like apache sunset or something? Don't know, but I will have a look. Could it be a ginger lily, as I have seen a few pics of flowers, not not too much of their foliage? Oh why didn't I ask someone!!!  Think I may have to go back this weekend, doesn't it? ;D |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jul 29, 2008 17:52:22 GMT 1
Oh poor Keith...having to go to a GC at the weekend AGAIN!  |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jul 29, 2008 17:53:36 GMT 1
alternatively you could always email the picture to the GC.
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Post by madonplants on Jul 29, 2008 17:54:14 GMT 1
Oh poor Keith...having to go to a GC at the weekend AGAIN! I know, dreadful, isn't it?? |
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Post by floweringcherry on Jul 29, 2008 23:29:19 GMT 1
Looks like some sort of Salvia to me too. Sorry can't give you a name. Let us know when you find out for sure |
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Post by madonplants on Jul 29, 2008 23:39:55 GMT 1
Looks like some sort of Salvia to me too. Sorry can't give you a name. Let us know when you find out for sure Thanks FC. Maybe I should email the site that The witch gave and see what they say. Or I could just wait until I go again!!  Whatever it is, I WANT ONE!! |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Aug 3, 2008 21:26:35 GMT 1
well Keith?...don't keep us in suspenders....
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Aug 4, 2008 17:37:54 GMT 1
KEITH!
...what was it?.....have you found out yet?
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Post by madonplants on Aug 4, 2008 17:40:26 GMT 1
KEITH! ...what was it?.....have you found out yet? Not yet, was going to go today, but had a bad night last night, so not done too much today. I will let you know soon, maybe even tomorrow! |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Aug 4, 2008 17:45:05 GMT 1
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Post by madonplants on Aug 4, 2008 22:18:15 GMT 1
I sent an email to that site, The witch and it's definately not a salvia. Robin sent me a reply within 2 hours (wow!!) and he thinks it is one of these, though he thinks it is rather invasive, as the one he has in his UK garden is taking over!! I still might go to the G/C to confirm this, do I need an excuse, so maybe 90% there now!
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