Re: Scabiosa, now QA Lace
jaime wrote:
> Eeeeeeeeeeee! Must have these plants!!!! Marilyn, where did
> you find the Anthriscus? Thanks to the CT contingent, I now
> know how to get in touch with Natureworks for the Patrinia.TIA,
>
> >
> > << Have you seen
> > Anthriscus 'Raven's Wing'? It is like QA Lace but the leaves are dark
> > purple and the flowers the same airy white umbels. I grow mine with
> > Thalictrum aquilegifolium ( bluish leaves and lavender flowers) and the
> > combo is smashing. Please tell me about the Patrinia, I am not familiar >>
> >
> > Hi Marilyn
> > No, I haven't heard of Anthriscus-where is it available? Patrinia is
> > apparently a new plant according the Natureworks catalog. This is how it is
> > described:
> >
> > "A great new plant for partial shade. Flowers resemble yellow Queen Anne's
> > Lace, foliage is a low rosette of serrated leaves. Blooms July onward. When
> > flowers are finished, the seed pods retain their yellow color and are quite
> > showy. It's hard to find this color in the late summer in the shade!"
> > There are three cultivars mentioned:
> > Patrinia gibosa-Oval rosette of foliage, 2' flower stalks, best seed pods.
> > Patrinia scabiosifolia (this is the one I have) large flowers on 12-18" tall
> > plants
> > Patrinia villosa-2-2' tall light airy mounds of white flowers, stolonferous.
> >
> > I just planted yesterday (although my plant tag said full sun or partial
> > shade-it is in the sun) and has a flower bud. Will let you know what it is
Hi,
I've got the Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing'-- Several years ago, Bob Brown of
Cotswold Nursery in England placed a few seedlings in a baggie in my pocket as I
was leaving his nursery. They're now here in Long Island -- I adore the plant --
sells on sight!!!
The Patrinia gibbosa is wonderful -- appears to be blooming long after the flowers
have gone and go to seed. the P. villosa is also a lovely thing, although
somewhat lax in habit-- I grow all and couldn't do without them.
Jaime, how're you doing-? I'm exhausted -- going off in a few seconds. Feel
better soon.
--
Rika Willow Pond Nursery http://www.willowpondnursery.com
Zone 7a Long Island, NY
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