prairiefeather
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Joined: 16 Jun 2006
Posts: 25
Location: North Texas
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:30 am Post subject: help identify? |
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I dont know how many other people do this, but if I see a plant growing that I'm not sure what it is, I let it grow, and so heres one example. There's been a few around my house before, but this summer this is the only one. The flowers are open early in the morning, and its fuzzy like lambs ear.
Thanks for any input! :}
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Hank
On The Way Up
Joined: 20 Jun 2006
Posts: 188
Location: Wisconsin (Map)
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 3:19 am Post subject: |
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Mullein. Verbascum thapsus. It's a biennial. Last year there was probably only a crown of leaves there that never bothered anyone. And like everything from Texas, it sure is BIG! And if you want more, you'll get more unless you cut it down now and burn it!
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prairiefeather
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Location: North Texas
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 3:45 am Post subject: |
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| Hank wrote: | | ...Last year there was probably only a crown of leaves there that never bothered anyone. And if you want more, you'll get more unless you cut it down... |
yes there was just a fluffy crown there last year!
As for more, I actually do want more. It grows so well without any help that I was going to incorporate it into a bed of assorted naturally occuring and drought tollerant plants. I'm noting its probably akin to growing dandelions as far as usefulness. heh! But I'm going to collect some seeds anyway to see if I can work them into my plan.
Thanks for your help! :}
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Gizmo
Animal Magnet
Joined: 05 Jun 2006
Posts: 581
Location: Fl. (Map)
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:12 am Post subject: |
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That is very cool  looking. If and when it blooms please take a pic of it. Oh and welcome  !
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eileen
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Joined: 07 Feb 2005
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Location: Scotland (Map)
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:12 am Post subject: |
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We get mullein growing her too but they never get that big.  A bit of a thug in the garden but, if controlled, can be a nice addition to the back of a flower bed.
WELCOME to GardenStew Prairiefeather. 
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