Tragopogon porrifolius
By Andrewr
17 May, 2009
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This is salsify, a biennial growing up to three feet in sun and well-drained soil. Originally from southern Europe, it has long been grown as a root vegetable and has naturalised in places in the UK - I have also seen it in the wild in South Africa and Kazahstan!
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Interesting facts about this. Thank you. :o)
17 May, 2009
Thats a lovely flower Andrew.......
17 May, 2009
I'm glad I found this - I've been after it for about three years now. Got it a small NCCPG Plant Fair last weekend. Now I just need it to set seed and self-sow to keep it going
17 May, 2009
Very pretty flower.
18 May, 2009
Interesting! A pretty one, as well.
19 May, 2009
You can find some real goodies at the NCCPG sales cann't you. Especially on the donation table. I'm going to one Sunday.
21 May, 2009
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So lovely - great structure and love that colour.
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