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Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a)              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. |
Name: Ronnie Southeastern PA (Zone 6b)             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... |
Name: Lucy Hamilton, MA (Zone 6b) irises       irisarian Jul 1, 2013 7:57 AM CST |
| That does sound possible. Are there annual alliums? |
Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a) 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. |
Name: Ronnie Southeastern PA (Zone 6b) 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... |
Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a) 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. |
Name: Allison NJ (Zone 6a)     |
| celosia? |
Name: Allison NJ (Zone 6a) |
| hey what's that ornamental grass with the funny head like that? |
Name: Allison NJ (Zone 6a) |
| pampas grass |
Name: Allison NJ (Zone 6a) |
astible  |
Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a) 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. |
Name: Lucy Hamilton, MA (Zone 6b) irises irisarian Jul 2, 2013 11:23 AM CST |
| plumes sound like astilbe. Our 'Fanal' has been in bloom. |
Name: Allison NJ (Zone 6a) |
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Name: Michele Roth N.E. Indiana - Zone 5b I'm always on my way out the door..         chelle Jul 2, 2013 9:03 PM CST |
| Globe Amaranth, perhaps? Strawflower? Annual aster? Centaurea? |
Name: Michele Roth N.E. Indiana - Zone 5b I'm always on my way out the door.. chelle Jul 2, 2013 9:22 PM CST |
| ...and one might not usually consider it tall, but maybe Ageratum? African Marigold? Grasping at straws here.... |
Name: Allison NJ (Zone 6a) |
| strawflowers.. didn't think of that one |
Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a) 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. |
Name: Rob Duval Mason, New Hampshire (Zone 5b)          |
| fireweed? |
Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a) 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. |
Name: Allison NJ (Zone 6a) |
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