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Fri, Jul 13, 12 at 16:05
| I bought a few of these plants from a local nursery. This description on the list of plants that I purchased only said "assorted perennial" for this one. I would like to know what they are because I really like them. They are about 2-3 feet high, just started to bloom, and are doing great in this California heat. Don't know if you can tell in the pic, but the leaves are similar to those of day lilies. Each flower is very small, probably smaller than a quarter. Thanks! |
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| Perhaps one of the Crocosmia's? May be the cultitvar "Lucifer"? |
Here is a link that might be useful: Crocosmia
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| Looked it up, yes, that does look like the right plant. Thank you for your help. I love them! |
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- Posted by Dzitmoidonc 6 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 13, 12 at 17:33
| One of my favorites, and unfortunately, one of the moles' favorite foods. They make a nice clump, and then over the winter the moles eat almost all of them. So sad. |
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- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 13, 12 at 20:29
| Dzitmoidonc, moles are carnivores. They only eat worms, grubs and other soil organisms, not bulbs, roots or other plant parts. You may be looking at some sort of other plant devouring creature, like a gopher or vole. |
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| Don't know about gophers but winter attacks fit voles. |
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