Re: Mystery plant

Kuczwanski@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I was thing Gaillardia myself.  I saw some at our zoo's butterfly exhibit that
> were over five feet tall, with blooms at least three inches across.  They get
> exceptionally good care there.
> 
> Linda
> Memphis
> zone 7
> 
> n a message dated 98-07-31 12:48:50 EDT, you write:
> 
> <<
>  Hmmm. If it weren't for the height descrepancy, I would have said it sounds
>  like a Gaillardia.  However, consulting my Wyman's Gardening Encyclopedia,
>  I see that G. aristata (Common Blanket-flower) is listed has having a
>  height of 2-3 ft.  Personally, I've never seen one that tall - all the
>  cultivars available around here are usually less than 1 ft.  Sounds
>  impressive.  Can you get any seeds?   :)
>   >>
> 
 Good care and location can make all the difference in the world what a
plant turns out.
 I have planted some seeds at the same time in different areas of the
yard and the differences can be as much as two feet. Right now I have a
five foot cleome growing next to the house, while the one in the back of
the yard is barely a foot. Planted from the same seed source on the same
day.
 Yes, I bet there is some exotic fertilizer in use from a zoo source.
Rita

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