Anything will grow in Wales;-)
By Kasy
- 10 Jan, 2012
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I remember my first visit to Wales in July 2010 - dry, hot summer, brown lawns in London. Was so surprised to see green lawns, fields. So when I spotted this plant growing on the stone wall surrounding little church yard I wasn't surprised at all. Anything will grow in this climate, lol
Can you spot this little plant on the next photo?
P.S. found a common name - Great of Common mullein.
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What is this kasy? looks like a big sea creature
10 Jan, 2012
i think it has a tall stem and a yellow flower eventually?
10 Jan, 2012
Hi guys - updated photo description with a common name:)
10 Jan, 2012
Verbascum!
11 Jan, 2012
Yep, verbascum. I wonder if this will come to flower in these conditions. :)
12 Jan, 2012
There's no flower spike yet, it might go mushy in the cold spell but you never know. I have so many of these, self seeded and the Verbascum moth usually eat them all up before they flower. I love the leaves.
12 Jan, 2012
Hi guys. Glad you like it. It's not far away from the place I live - so will keep you updated:)
12 Jan, 2012
Thank you so much, Lulu. I have learned all about the Mullein Moth, Cucullia verbasci, which I had never seen or head of before. The caterpillars look very pretty. Now I work with a lot of verbascum in herbaceous borders, and I will look out for these colourful nibblers. Thank you.
12 Jan, 2012
Yes very colourful caterpillars, black and yellow and turn into a plain brown moth!!
13 Jan, 2012
we get alot of those critters on that yellow weedy plant in the field, the one thats bad for horses. At least the moth caterpillars have a good munch
13 Jan, 2012
May I take the opportunity to thank you all for your comments and for learning something new:) Was not aware that little creature is associated with that particular plant. Learnt the common name of the plant as well...
But did you know this moth is restricted to South England and Wales only?
13 Jan, 2012
haha - just found the image of the caterpillar - I can see faces with eyes, mustaches and bow ties, lol. check this out - http://gallery.nen.gov.uk/asset63020-.html
and definitelly will be looking for this beauty in spring;-)
13 Jan, 2012
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are you sure???
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