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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2008 21:40:34 GMT
I spotted the orange flowered plant above today for the first time, but didnt know what it was. Dug one up to take a pic when I got home and was just about to post the pic when I came across this post, coincidence or what!!. So can some one let me know what it is please, Id be very grateful, before I infect(?) my garden with some.
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 10, 2008 22:32:57 GMT
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Post by nightowl on Jun 11, 2008 7:27:29 GMT
I found (silly me) some very pretty orange wild flowers and brought one back - it is now trying to take over one of my front borders - it has a hairy stem too - dont like it anymore either  Is this the one you mean Jenny ? I should of photo'd the leaves too really  but they are long narrow leaves. I reckon we have mentioned this plant before as being a bit of a thug on another thread. I can't recall the name of the plant though. My sister has it and I pulled a few plantlets up from her garden and am now regreting it. Tis very pretty though   Years ago I too fell into the trap of moving a couple of these into the garden and couldn't believe how fast and far it spread!!!!  It is indeed a thug but a very pretty one   I currently have probs with Cranesbill (Wild Geranium) which I allowed to flourish when one popped up uninvited It reminded me of my childhood when we called it Granny's Needle |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Jun 14, 2008 11:52:41 GMT
Sort of 'Wildflowers' meets Travelling Camera' - the orchard, next door:  OM. |
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Post by flowersfriend on Jun 14, 2008 18:01:09 GMT
That looks so serene Jenny. Here are some more from Scotland ] Lady's Smock  [/quote  ] Lovely Photo FF x |
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Post by flowersfriend on Jun 14, 2008 18:03:06 GMT
Sort of 'Wildflowers' meets Travelling Camera' - the orchard, next door: OM. How fantastic is that FFx |
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Post by Ruthie on Jun 16, 2008 19:08:50 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 17, 2008 4:49:17 GMT
Sort of 'Wildflowers' meets Travelling Camera' - the orchard, next door: OM. How fantastic is that FFx That is wonderful - it makes me want to run barefoot through the buttercups...  RF |
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Post by nightowl on Jun 17, 2008 9:10:27 GMT
What a fabulous flower that speedwell is when you see the detail close up!  |
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Post by Tig on Jun 17, 2008 14:07:51 GMT
It is indeed My contribution - Purple Toadflax, so pretty I let it grow in the garden   x Tig |
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Post by Plocket on Jun 17, 2008 17:44:38 GMT
I love purple toadflax but am worried it might take over a bit. How long have you had it in your garden for Tig?
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Post by Plocket on Jun 17, 2008 17:45:33 GMT
Is this the one you mean Jenny ? I should of photo'd the leaves too really but they are long narrow leaves. I reckon we have mentioned this plant before as being a bit of a thug on another thread. I can't recall the name of the plant though. My sister has it and I pulled a few plantlets up from her garden and am now regreting it. Tis very pretty though Years ago I too fell into the trap of moving a couple of these into the garden and couldn't believe how fast and far it spread!!!! It is indeed a thug but a very pretty one It's Orange Hawkweed or Fox & Cubs. I find that my geums keep mine under control! ;D |
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Post by Tig on Jun 17, 2008 18:18:46 GMT
I love purple toadflax but am worried it might take over a bit. How long have you had it in your garden for Tig? It only appeared last year Plocket, and I intend to try and manage it by removing the spent flower heads before it sets seed everywhere. The foliage is very recognisable, and quite delicate looking, so I think I will manage to keep it in check. Time will tell |
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Post by Plocket on Jun 17, 2008 18:34:09 GMT
Mmmm I might give it a go then, if I can find a space! |
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Post by Amo on Jun 28, 2008 7:51:44 GMT
Did a bit of wandering yesterday on the lakes and found these. A couple of snaps of Common Orchid.   A lovely Bee Orchid  And just a little group that took my fancy.  |
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Post by nightowl on Jun 28, 2008 8:11:40 GMT
Wow Amo! Those Common Spotted Orchids are fab, and much bigger than the ones I've seen around here (which I was going to post a pic of but I don't think I'll bother now)  And that Bee Orchid is out of this world!! I thought they were so rare they were only on protected sites! |
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Post by nightowl on Jun 28, 2008 8:15:09 GMT
Did a bit of wandering yesterday on the lakes and found these. A couple of snaps of Common Orchid. I think this one deserves a |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Jun 29, 2008 8:15:58 GMT
Did a bit of wandering yesterday on the lakes and found these. A couple of snaps of Common Orchid. I think this one deserves a So do I ;D S x |
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Post by Ruthie on Jun 29, 2008 18:54:16 GMT
 Excellent photo Amo!
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Post by Ruthie on Jul 20, 2008 18:43:05 GMT
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Post by Ruthie on Jul 27, 2008 19:56:53 GMT
And here's some more from this morning at Salhouse broad. Willowherb  Purple loosestrife  Meadowsweet   Joe Pye Weed  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 13, 2009 7:16:25 GMT
Can anyone tell me what this is please?  RF |
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Post by Tig on Apr 15, 2009 15:41:22 GMT
RF it looks a fair bit like Alliaria petiolata (garlic mustard)? If you crush a leaf it should smell of garlic - also called Jack-by-the-hedge .. my wildflower book shows it as in flower April onwards www.plant-identification.co.uk/skye/cruciferae/alliaria-petiolata.htmI spotted it because I got the book out today, having left a 'foxglove' growing by the holly through the winter, only to notice today it has little blue flowers! I think it is pentaglottis sempervirens (green alkanet) although I'm not so sure now I've looked at it in detail .. will post a piccie after tea and canvas other folks opinions x Tig |
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Post by Tig on Apr 15, 2009 17:44:38 GMT
Here is my mystery wild-flower (well I didn't plant it, and weed is not a nice name  )  Close up of the flower ..  Anyone know for sure what it is - or go along with my first choice, even though the flowers are singles rather than multiples Here is a photo of Green Alkanet I found on the net .. avengerpenguins.co.uk/v-web/gallery/albums/UKFlowers/GreenAlkanet.jpgx Tig |
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 15, 2009 19:36:02 GMT
It does look very like it Tig. Maybe the multiple flowers come as it matures |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 8, 2010 13:55:15 GMT
Rode past this today - never seen it before - has anyone a clue as to what it is. It's about 1.50cm high....   RF |
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Post by carolann on Jul 8, 2010 14:59:45 GMT
Sorry RF no idea what it is. While we where rescuing a stupid sheep today I spotted this growing where there should be over 5ft of water but seeing as we have had no rain there are alsorts of things growing down there  some of it is over 5ft high but has fallen over and it has a square stem with 6 Orchid like flowers around it then a couple of inches higher there are another 6.  I have also seem some Woody Nightshade growing down the wall. |
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Post by carolann on Jul 9, 2010 10:01:25 GMT
I have been on the tinternet and it seem to be some sort of Woundwort it may be the Marsh one or a hybrid never seen it before and it does have a slight scent. Its still very nice
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 9, 2010 15:00:39 GMT
It's certainly nice Carolann and well worth keeping methinks.
RF
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 3, 2011 18:53:18 GMT
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but they are long narrow leaves. I reckon we have mentioned this plant before as being a bit of a thug on another thread. I can't recall the name of the plant though. My sister has it and I pulled a few plantlets up from her garden and am now regreting it. Tis very pretty though 
It is indeed a thug but a very pretty one 
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