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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 06:04:02 AM
Each year I like to add native plants to my flower garden. I have exhausted the colors of coneflowers one can have, I think, and I was looking for something really different when I came across this:
Like most natives, it's drought resistant and likes full sun. I noticed a bloom a few days ago (which looks like something from the deep woods. The green and purple speckled "sleeve" actually slips off and this gorgeous, bright yellow bloom is revealed. Somewhat waxy, the card says "fragrant" but don't be fooled by that--it was fragrant, for sure, but only for attracting pollinators! Not a pretty smell whatsoever, but it is truly my new favorite perennial I've planted this season.
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| LadyInRed |
Posted - May 25 2012 : 12:25:21 AM
Oh Jonni, I have never heard of that plant before. It is so sweet and pretty!
Thanks for sharing the picture with us.
blessings,
peggy
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| Bear5 |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 09:33:22 AM
Thanks for that info Jonni. I'd love to see a picture of several blooms together.
Marly
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 08:34:46 AM
Apparently, Marly, it's common name is Missouri Evening Primrose and is native to Kansas, MO, etc. I really love it and there are several blooms waiting to open! The blooms are the size of large petunias. Just so bright and cheerful!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
| Bear5 |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 08:16:46 AM
Nice color! I've never heard of the plant. Thanks for the picture.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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