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Liatris 'Alba'


Liatris 'Alba' (Liatris spicata (Gayfeather))



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like a feather, lovely

12 Aug, 2009

 

Me too its georgous not seen one like this before unusual what is it called.?

12 Aug, 2009

 

it is indeed like a feather .... infact the common name is 'Gay Feather'.... AKA Liatris... the pink one is used quite a lot in floristy, the white is rarer.... this has grown a bit wonky for some reason... usually they are straight lol

12 Aug, 2009

 

Could you not stake it next time.

12 Aug, 2009

 

i guess so but i think they move towards the light anyway.

14 Aug, 2009

 

Yes they do I agree I have a veronica doing this now lol

14 Aug, 2009

 

ooohhh you have changed your id again.. lol wondered who you were for a mo lol... not hard to confuse me lol.... yes there are quite a few things that do this...you know tulips actually continue growing once cut from the plant?

15 Aug, 2009

 

lol I found this on my display pics and liked it so had it as my pic, no I did nt know they still grew after being picked.

15 Aug, 2009

 

ahhh you learn something new every day!!!!

16 Aug, 2009

 

You certainly do thanks Majeekahead:)

16 Aug, 2009



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