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Jul 26, 2015 12:41 AM CST
(Zone 7a)
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Can someone please explain this phenomena to me? These were the first flowers I planted when we bought this house 12 years ago. For the last 3 years, the stems have been literally COVERED in red aphids. They are obviously not hurting the well being of this flower's growth. This year, there is also an abundance of blow flies. I'm leaving it be because I noticed that the finches & sparrows visit it quite frequently. I'm guessing "to dine" LOL. This does not occur on ANY other flower or plant in the gardens, even ones that are directly next to it. I'm dumbfounded....
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