Re: Isopogon and Psoralea pinnata

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From: Tim & Gayle Kalman

To: Medit-Plants

Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003 4:23 AM

Subject: Isopogon and Psoralea pinnata

Dear All,

 

     Adding to what David feix said about Isopogon formosa, I have found it difficult to grow here in California.  I presently have one which is blooming spectacularly this year.  It has been five years since I planted it from a 1 gallon can, and this is this first year that it has had more than just a few flowers on it.  I am elated as I have killed several others.  Though I am not entirely sure that it won't up and die at any time.  Not all but many Austrailian natives seem to succumb to soil pathogens here.  My current sucess with Isopogon is due to the fact that it is growing on a ledge in 2' of loamy sand.  I have never heard the common name 'purple drumsticks' used before and agree that the flowers are more remeniscent of sea urchins.

     Psoralea pinnata is blooming here as well.  The flowers smell of grape bubble-gum to me.  Anyone else notice this?

 

     Regards, Tim Kalman