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Spotted this growing amongst the Rudbeckia...


Spotted this growing amongst the Rudbeckia... (Galactities (Thistle) blue)

Galatities...first grew this plant over 30 years ago.... haven't seen it for about 3 years, pleased to have it back again! given to us in an open garden, the kind lady died from cancer not long afterwards!



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A special sign, I think!

28 Aug, 2018

 

Lucky find!

28 Aug, 2018

 

How strange, but wonderful :)

28 Aug, 2018

 

I love the foliage its a reminder of a kind person and special ..

29 Aug, 2018

 

Yes, lovely foliage. Haven't looked it up yet to see what the flower is like. Glad it has reappeared for you. Nice when plants do that.

29 Aug, 2018

 

Pretty flowers too. Boar Thistle is the common name. Not easy to get...you will be very pleased to see it return!

29 Aug, 2018

 

Karen it was so unusual even 30 years ago, have never seen it in another garden!! the flowers are pretty...
Meadow I thought the same thing!!!
Thanks ladies and Hywel for your kind comments...

31 Aug, 2018



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