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| Hello, I would like to introduce myself to you. I am Sharon. I visit the seed exchange list on occasion. This is my first visit to perennials. I am in zone 3 to 4, I have a question regarding a very tall columbine I fell in love with yet cannot identify it. The one I saw was actually four of them staked in a grouping. They were about 6 to 7 feet high with a light lavender, small flower. Is this familiar to any of you and, if so, I'd greatly appreciate having the name of this plant? Thank you in advance. Gramsharon |
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- Posted by gardenweed_z6a N CT (My Page) on Sun, Sep 8, 13 at 21:33
| Hi Sharon! Welcome to the forum. No columbine that I've ever grown or read about grows to the height you specify. When did you see them bloom? Aquilegia/columbine is a spring-blooming plant where I am in Z6a so they bloom in my garden in late April/early May. I'm not familiar with any perennials that grow to the height you describe other than Joe Pye weed/Eupatorium which is blooming now. They do have pink/lavender flower clusters that attract pollinators. Any chance you can post a photo? There's also a 'Name That Plant' forum here on GW where you might have better luck identifying what you've got. The other option is to visit a local nursery and pose your question to someone there. They'd be familiar with things that grow in your zone & region. Never hurts to ask. |
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| Perhaps a thalictrum. They have blue-green columbine-like foliage. Some get very tall. |
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| thalictrum was my thought, too. Could be rocheboneanum, and I'm sorry I murdered the name.... Marie |
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| Here's rochebruneanum. It's about 6 feet tall.
Kevin |
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- Posted by gramsharon 3-4 (My Page) on Mon, Sep 9, 13 at 17:20
| Indeed, with input from the forum, I was able to identify the mystery plant as thalictrum splendide aka splendid meadow rue. Now I'm on the hunt for the plant as I must have these next summer. Thanks for all of your help. Sharon |
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- Posted by SunnyBorders 5A (My Page) on Mon, Sep 9, 13 at 21:30
| Was sold on Thalictrum 'Splendide' by Rouge. Eye catching perennial. Now I just need longer stakes! Picture Aug 26, 2013: |
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| Welcome Sharon! What a pretty bloom on that plant! Dee |
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| Sharon, you can buy Thalictrum 'Splendide' at Avant Gardens, Romence Gardens and Plant Delights. It is truly gorgeous!! |
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- Posted by gramsharon 3-4 (My Page) on Thu, Sep 12, 13 at 9:57
| Thank you for the welcoming to this forum. It's such a pleasure to meet and chat. While I was thinking the mystery plant was a columbine, I was soon to learn from members that it is thalictrum splendid or possibly one of the other varieties. Yes, the photos submitted do attest to why I was so awe struck from the get go. And, thank you Roxanna for the retailer info. I've already checked them out and will be contacting them in spring. I live in NE Mn.zone 4. We've not had frost yet which is not typical but is in the forecast. I want these plants for next spring at our summer cabin. Now I'm thinking spring....daahhh. |
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