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Could someone please tell me what the attached plant is? The flowers are more of a lavender blue than this photo depicts. The seed lanterns are similar to a chinese lantern (Physallis) but smaller and black at the top and green below. The seeds within the lantern are in a small apply-like pod about the size of a pea. I believe the word 'apple' is part of the common name. I grew these from seed I had saved so am not sure if they are annual/hardy annual or hardy perennial. I would be most grateful if someone knows the answer. Thankyou Beryl Powell
17 Aug, 2010
Answers
It's another shoo fly plant! Nicandra physalodes - we're being asked about this plant almost every day at the moment. It's an annual.
17 Aug, 2010
OK, Give in...I was wrong - you get the prize this time, Beattie! :-(((((
17 Aug, 2010
Heh heh heh *rubs hands chortling* :-)
17 Aug, 2010
Phacelia is used as a green manure and has umbrels of small blue/mauve flowers
17 Aug, 2010
Oh dear...but thanks, Mrs MB!
17 Aug, 2010
xx
17 Aug, 2010
I'm not sure, but I think it might be a Phacelia....which is an annual plant.
17 Aug, 2010