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Vera_eastern_wa (8) wrote the following about Buddleja davidii on Feb 18 2009
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Netty (13946) wrote the following about Gladiolus X gandavensis on Feb 14 2009
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Digitalis purpurea on Feb 05 2009 (Last edit was on Jun 27 2010)
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Muscari armeniacum on Feb 05 2009
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Buddleja davidii on Feb 05 2009 (Last edit was on Feb 05 2009)
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Stachys byzantina on Feb 05 2009
hydrogardener (20) wrote the following about Dianthus plumarius on Feb 01 2009
hydrogardener (20) wrote the following about Calendula officinalis on Feb 01 2009 (Last edit was on Feb 01 2010)
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Netty (13946) wrote the following about Cirsium vulgare on Jan 29 2009
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Netty (13946) wrote the following about Cirsium arvense on Jan 29 2009
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Is now a Class B noxious weed in WA and OR State. The largest problem in WA is found on the west side of the state (west of the Cascade Mnts.) One study found that in one single flower head an estimated 40,000 seeds can be produced. Also noted that cut stems on the ground are capable of producing basal roots and rooting them selves to start new plants.
Source: Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board |
Netty (13946) wrote the following about Gladiolus X gandavensis on Feb 14 2009
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In colder zones, dig the corms and store them indoors in a frost free area.
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Digitalis purpurea on Feb 05 2009 (Last edit was on Jun 27 2010)
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Native biennial in the western regions of British Columbia, Washington State and Oregon. Natural stands in distrubed areas will have mixes of white, and pinks. Comes up regularly in my naturalized beds of rhodies, and ferns and between pavers of the patios. In regular garden beds flower stalks get over 8 feet tall.
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Muscari armeniacum on Feb 05 2009
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Naturalizes nicely in orchard or seldomly mowed lawn areas.
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Buddleja davidii on Feb 05 2009 (Last edit was on Feb 05 2009)
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Can be highly invasive and is a problem plant in areas of the West where it has populated stream areas to the detriment of native flora and fauna. Prolific seed dispersal.
I did have three in different colors, but because of the number of seedlings cropping up have limited my yard to one plant. Some varieties are highly fragrant. |
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Stachys byzantina on Feb 05 2009
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Old fashion plant that seeds itself in disturbed areas. One of the first plants that I grew as a child (loved the soft fuzzy leaves). Is good in cut flower arrangements throughout the summer. Bees and pollinating insects seem to like it.
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hydrogardener (20) wrote the following about Dianthus plumarius on Feb 01 2009
The flowers on this plant last quite sometime. I am still waiting for the seed pods to form and dry so I can collect some seeds. It is definitely worth planting.
hydrogardener (20) wrote the following about Calendula officinalis on Feb 01 2009 (Last edit was on Feb 01 2010)
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Easy to grow and also to save seeds from this beauty. It does well hydroponically and in containers.
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Netty (13946) wrote the following about Cirsium vulgare on Jan 29 2009
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Goldfinches love to eat the seeds while gathering the fluff to line their nests.
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Netty (13946) wrote the following about Cirsium arvense on Jan 29 2009
Highly invasive, prickly weed. Each year, one plant can send out up to 6 meters of runners and female plants can release up to 40,000 seeds. They choke out other plants and release a substance that inhibits growth of nearby plants.
