Re: Standing Cypress (???)

Thanks for the clue, Janet. I'll do some research on Ipomopsis. I'd like
to add some more info now that the first flower has opened. I'm guessing
that this is in the ranunculous or buttercup family; the stamens and
pistils form a very conspicuous rounded center. Also, the threadlike
foliage would be typical of a member of that family, would it not? The 3
small but wide petals that surround this center are blood red. More flower
buds have formed since I wrote in last week. It seems to be a very nice
plant, if you don't mind the smell!

I'm taking the liberty of repeating my earlier posting, because I sent it
on the day the "I love you" worm or virus was causing trouble.

Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6

From my previous message, posted May 4:

> >Does anyone have any knowledge of this plant, incl. botanical name,
> >preferred growing conditions, etc. I bought it at our garden club plant
> >sale last night, and NO ONE knows what it is, but some knowledgeable types
> >hazarded a guess that it is Standing Cypress.
> >
> >It looks like a cosmos, with very threadlike foliage that has a rank,
> >unpleasant smell; has a little dark red daisylike flower (it's in bloom
> >now); and is about 10" tall. Any info would be appreciated.
> >
> >Bobbi Diehl
> >Bloomington, IN
> >zone 5/6
>
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