Does anyone know the name of a plant that is fairly tall (2-3ft+ w/strong stems) that looks like a Cleome but I really believe it is not. It usually is seen in full sun. I have seen them in colors of pink, lilac and a purplish-blue. The flower itself is definitely not in a solid mass form but similar to the Cleome. Any suggestions? I am trying to ID this plant the best I can. I would appreciate the help.

Linda

Monarda? (Beebalm)

What makes it different from Cleome? The old fashioned Cleome was quite tall, but there are newer ones that are only 3ft or so, could it be that? They come in the colours you mention too, as well as white.

Gaura lindheimeri Whirling Butterflies, or other Gaura?

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They aren't purple-blue but could be seen to be.

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How about Fireweed? Comes in pink, purple, red and white.

Spider lily would be my guess. Does it look like this?

Or an Allium?



Any other clues you can give us would be helpful.

Linda, Go take a photo. We'll wait.......

Thank you all very much for your responses!! I will look into all of your suggestions and get back to you . I, unfortunately, cannot take a picture as they are not in my area (good idea though!!!)

sooby said:What makes it different from Cleome? The old fashioned Cleome was quite tall, but there are newer ones that are only 3ft or so, could it be that? They come in the colours you mention too, as well as white.

They are quite similar. The one that I am referring to has little bell-like individual flowers in the clusters that sort of "hang downward."

Hello everyone! I've checked on the suggestions you all have given me and the closest has been the Bee Balm. The plant I am referring to has a "trumpet-like" flower. The colors seen are white (I checked my husband on this one.) The Spider Lilly, Allium, Fireweed, Gaura, and even the Cleome, etc. are not the ones. Sorry, I am unable to give you more info. I guess I will consider this question closed as I am not giving you enough to help me but it is appreciated!!

Linda

Nectaroscordum?

Comfrey - Symphytum officinale ?

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Any description of the leaves?

Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium) ?
Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) ?
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) ?

Zencat said:Any description of the leaves?

No, unfortunately, other than having leaves like a Cleome. I really want to thank you for your trouble. I kind of wish I hadn't "bothered" anyone about this since I really do not have much information to give for anyone to help me. I thought they were Cleomes but my husband insists they weren't .

Thank you again for trying! Most appreciated!!

purpleinopp said:http://garden.org/plants/view/177862/Canterbury-Bells-Campanula-medium/ ?
Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) ?
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) ?

Hello!

Thank you, but no. I really do love the flowers that you mentioned though (who knew?)

JRsbugs said:Comfrey - Symphytum officinale ?

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No, but getting close!

HamiltonSquare said:How about Fireweed? Comes in pink, purple, red and white.

• Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium subsp. angustifolium)
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No, but thank you very much for this information!

Mertensia virginica?

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