Re: chicory

Wouldn't you think that with all the billions of chicory plants in the
world that there would be a few variant individuals that stay open
through the afternoon?  Has anyone ever sought such variation?  Not
being a morning sort, I also have found chicory unrewarding to grow. I
always hope I'll come across that one 'late bloomer' in some field
somewhere.  Commelina too, closes before I can really get a good clear
look at it.   What a wonderful color of blue, but wasted on the morning!

--
Gary Matson     Far Northern California
http://www.plantstogo.com
Adapted Plants for Hot Summer Climates


tnottle@picknowl.com.au wrote:

> Dea Bill,
>
> It seems to be one of those world-wide endemics - a plant that is
> found almost everywhere. (There's a word for them but I can't
> remember it.) I have found pink and white forms around here, and
> also several shades of darker blue. I used to grow them in the
> garden but found the flowers were closed when I got home from
> work - late afternoon is my usual time to spend in the garden - so I
> stopped growing them.
>
> regards
>
> trevor
> Trevor Nottle
> Garden historian, Garden Writer, Designer, Consultant
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