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woofie Jun 29, 2013 4:57 PM CST |
A friend of mine called me this morning wanting help for her sister who is trying to find a plant. She lives in upstate NY and says the stores always have this particular plant, but she can't find any now. The description was: "It's kind of tall and the flowers look like a dandelion that's gone to seed." Um, so how tall is "tall?" She didn't say. What color are the flowers? Oh, different colors. And she "thinks" it's an annual. Sigh. Anyone got any thoughts on a popular plant in that area that fits this vague description? Feel free to say "you're out of your mind." ![]() Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
luvsgrtdanes Jun 30, 2013 9:42 PM CST |
Allium ![]() It happens in a flash, but the memory of it last forever. It can not be borrowed or stolen, and it is of no earthly good until it is given away. So if in your hurry you meet someone who is too weary to smile, leave him one of yours, for no one needs a smile quite as much as he who has none to give... |
irisarian Jul 1, 2013 7:57 AM CST |
That does sound possible. Are there annual alliums? |
woofie Jul 1, 2013 8:30 AM CST |
Allium was my first thought also. I sent her a link to our DB entry, but haven't heard back yet. I was just wondering if anyone who lived in that general area might have some other ideas. From the sound of it, it would probably be something you'd see in the big box stores. Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
luvsgrtdanes Jul 1, 2013 4:01 PM CST |
Maybe someone from NY will chime in. Just a guess from me. That would be something you'd buy in the big box stores for sure. It happens in a flash, but the memory of it last forever. It can not be borrowed or stolen, and it is of no earthly good until it is given away. So if in your hurry you meet someone who is too weary to smile, leave him one of yours, for no one needs a smile quite as much as he who has none to give... |
woofie Jul 1, 2013 9:09 PM CST |
Really? I've never seen them around here. Thanks! That helps. ![]() Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
celosia? |
hey what's that ornamental grass with the funny head like that? |
pampas grass |
astible ![]() |
woofie Jul 2, 2013 9:48 AM CST |
Hey, those are plumes, not puff-balls! Sheesh! Some people just can't be serious.... ![]() ![]() Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
irisarian Jul 2, 2013 11:23 AM CST |
plumes sound like astilbe. Our 'Fanal' has been in bloom. |
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chelle Jul 2, 2013 9:03 PM CST |
Globe Amaranth, perhaps? Strawflower? Annual aster? Centaurea? |
chelle Jul 2, 2013 9:22 PM CST |
...and one might not usually consider it tall, but maybe Ageratum? African Marigold? ![]() ![]() |
strawflowers.. didn't think of that one |
woofie Jul 3, 2013 8:53 AM CST |
Hey, globe amaranth sounds like a good possibility! Grump, still waiting to hear back, so it's obviously not a BIG deal. grump. Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
fireweed? |
woofie Jul 3, 2013 10:31 PM CST |
Well, at this point, I have no idea. I'm still waiting to hear back from the person who asked me for suggestions in the first place. She was supposed to get me more details, but so far no word. So for now, I guess I'll just have to wait. But it's fun getting all these ideas! Thanks, all! ![]() Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
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