Re: plant names
- Subject: Re: plant names
- From: E*@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 00:23:10 EDT
In a message dated 6/2/02 4:59:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
krisplunk1@yahoo.com writes:
<< describing things but I will give it a try. It is
blooming now and the tallest flower stalk is as high
as the top of the chain link fence. The flowers are
white with a hint of purple. They are a ball shape
similar to an allium. But the leaves are not strappy
like alliums. I can't see the leaves clear enough from
the patio window so not 100% sure.LOL >>
Don is right on the button with Dictamus. Dictamus will have lemony secented
leaves and it is very slow to establish. It is a classy and superior plant
for every garden. There is a rosea form also. Both should be in the top ten
of all perennial garden plants.
But what you have is not Dictamus. Unless you bought a bushelbasket sized
plant, Dictamus will not reach the top of a chain link which is probably
around at least four feet. It tops out at around three feet and takes years
to do that. It does not strike a bell in my brain this afternoon but someone
here will do a better job for you, I am sure. BTW, alliums are not usually
in donation plant sales but plants that grow big and fast and generously are
so whatever you have keep an eye on it.
Claire Peplowski
NYS z4
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