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Looking for an Active Flower Forum?

11 years ago

I'm trying to identify a flower that I'm finding in my yard (pic included), but I've had no luck in finding it on any forums or websites. Some forums aren't as active as this one is, though. Any ideas?

Thanks,

vince

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prairiemoon2 z6b MA
11 years ago
The Perennial Forum is usually busier, but there seems to be a slight lull right now. Maybe vacation time? Still, lots of people read the forums who don't post and I'd expect you would get a response to identification questions. Especially if you put (pic included) in the subject line. There is also a forum for plant ID, called 'Name That Plant'.
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
11 years ago
wheres the pic..

and there is a NAME THAT PLANT FORUM ....

ken
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farmboy1
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks, I've been on some other GW forums and they're really quiet compared to this one (no Kens, LOL). I've posted it on the Name That Plant forum...

Hopefully the pic will show up this time for you, Ken!

vince
Embothrium
11 years ago
Hibiscus trionum
farmboy1
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks! It seems to have arrived in my yard with some topsoil that was used to fill in some construction by the village. Not an unattractive little fellow, I'll be sorry to see it go away come winter. I may try to gather some seeds and make a place for it somewhere in my flower beds.

vince
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
11 years ago
i hang out in the perennial and annual forums ... though annuals is pretty dead .. those are flower forums.. in case your farming background didnt know.. lol ...

if it seeded into your compost.. then save and retain the seed.. and spread them in a marked area in spring.. standard biz envelope ... after cleaning ... i leave mine on a draped north windowsill.. to keep them cool during furnace season ...

i dont know if the seeds themselves are winter hardy ... in your 'hood .. nor if this is worth messing with ...

ken
Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
11 years ago
Hi & welcome to GardenWeb! Hope you've had a chance to investigate the list of GardenWeb forums more closely. They are the most active gardening forums of which I'm aware. Name-that-plant is almost always the forum to go to for ID'ing, with a few exceptions, most notably roses.

Unfortunately, it's just the time of year when gardening discussions in general are heading into their usual, seasonal slow-down. But by all means, feel free to start/add to any discussions you like!

Unfortunately, the cute little flower from your picture is generally considered a weed because it has too many strikes against it. It is not native, unruly looking overall appearance, seeds prolifically, and the flowers are hard to catch since they open/close so quickly. Hence the common name "flower of an hour." I wouldn't pull one up if it appeared at my house, but wouldn't let it drop a bunch of seeds after I'd managed to catch one of the flowers open.

I wonder if these plants react to light levels, like morning glories and Mirabilis jalapa (4'o'clocks?) Maybe they're open all day (or earlier/later) if it's overcast?
farmboy1
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks, Purple. I've been hanging out around here for a while, as Ken can attest.

These guys seem to be pretty far down on the list of prolific weeds in my yard, and one of the few that is at least attractive at times. I'll be interested in seeing how they manage before I yank them, but I may also put them into pots and see if they can survive life indoors.

vince
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
11 years ago
all that said about the various forums.. i dont think its like the olden days in GW ... where someone is going to say you have to go elsewhere.. on topic .. i was simply suggesting other places you might find the answer.. if you failed here ...

i tend to 'hang' in the forums where i have friends...

anyway.. i cant figure out how you are going to hook it to the bronco.. and pull it out of there.. lol ... this farm boy.. redefines .. moving rescued plants.. lol ...

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