Liatris 'Alba'
By Majeekahead
- 12 Aug, 2009
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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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like a feather, lovely
12 Aug, 2009