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Miniature Garden Plant Id???

15 years ago

This is for "gold3nku5h" who was asking about my miniature garden plants. The problem is that I don't have any idea which ones I used. Here are some close ups...can anyone identify some of the plants so that "gold3nku5h" can try to create her own, please? I know the first one is elfin thyme but wanted to include the picture. All of these plants stay miniature or can be easily trimmed back. The last large plant is supposed to look like a tree so that chairs can sit under it.

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cait1
15 years ago
No I don't know what they are but there is a forum 'Name that plant' that could probably help. I've asked for help there a number of times.

I think your Miniature Garden is ADORABLE!! Great idea and executed perfectly!! The seating set is so cute and how you arranged the gravel path.... beautiful.
slr8
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks so much. I really like it in the yard. I have to bring it in the house in the winter because the plants are not winter hardy but I think it will look nice inside too. :) Is there an easy way to post this message there or do I have to redo the whole post???
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floodthelast
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OH my, it's adorable. Have you ever thought about adding a water feature? Like a little blue saucer as a pond? I wonder if there are any flowers small enough to work in such a tiny scale.
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Irish moss will bloom small petals ... and it is a ground-hugging plant. Love your ideas and the way it turned out so beautifully in the container! Jeanne S.
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You can post a link to this thread by copying the http then paste it in the Optional Link URL when you post in the Name That Plant forum.
Did that help? I'm never sure if I explain well enough. ;-)

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