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Discussion in 'Plant ID' started by flowerlover, Dec 17, 2009.

  1. flowerlover

    flowerlover New Seed

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    I am currently visiting Mexico (been living in FL the last 13 years) and I bought this beautiful purple flower yesterday for 40 pesos. It's about 18" tall already and loaded with buds.

    After searching through bazillions of photos and not finding it, I found your Garden Stew forum and figured here I will definitely find my answer because I've seen some pretty savvy member posts already.

    Thanks a million to whomever can identify my newest 'baby' so that I can go research her proper care & maintenance.

    Donna AKA 'flowerlover'

    The photo is here:
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    moderator's note: moved topic to more appropriate forum
     
    flowerlover, Dec 17, 2009
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  2. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I think your plant is a Tibouchina urvilleana Glory bush

    Another member posted a photo of a similar flower the other day, Tibouchina granulosa and that sent me on a hunt for the same plant/different variety to find yours.
     
    toni, Dec 17, 2009
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    You came to the right place Donna(flowerlover)
    Glad you found the Stew.I love being here with my other family.Welcome aboard.
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    sure is a beauty!
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Hi flowerlover :wave:
    Welcome to Gardenstew from southern Ontario!
     
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    cajunbelle Daylily Diva

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    I agree, Tibouchina.
     
    cajunbelle, Dec 17, 2009
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Hello Donna and a warm welcome to GardenStew from West lothin in Scotland. :-D
     
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    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    Welcome to the stew from Texas. Glad you found us!
     
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    digital flower Seedling

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    Funny that two people were looking for an ID on Tibouchina. It is hard to beat that purple.

    Welcome to the Stew, flowerlover :-D
     
    digital flower, Dec 18, 2009
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