Tiff, Vera.... Joe Pye Weed (?)...

carrie630

15 years ago

is it the last to emerge - They were about a foot tall last year (first year) and now I don't see them anymore...

I think I read that they emerge pretty late - but even my balloon flowers are up... Hope they are late "risers"

Thanks

Carrie

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PVick
15 years ago
i was gonna ask that question too ....
bakemom_gw
15 years ago
Not PV or Vera, but they are late risers.
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tiffy_z5_6_can
15 years ago
Not Vera, PV or Bakemom, but yes, they are late risers. :O)
PVick
15 years ago
Not tiffy, vera, or bakemom, but happy to have an answer to the question. :>)
bakemom_gw
15 years ago
OK, my oldest son graduated from Ohio State this afternoon and I have been flummoxed all weekend. I have been a single mom for 15 years and this is a HUGE day.

I think PV, Tiffy and Vera will all agree that Joe Pye does its thing in its own time. It seems to do best here in Ohio as a edge of woodland plant. I know that gardeners here look for it growing along the rivers, but it is hard to find. It pops late here.
carrie630
Original Author
15 years ago
Okay guys, I did remember Vera and Tiff having a bit of convo on late emerging Joe Pyes, so I did have them in mind, but thanks for the answer bakemom - you are now the other Joe Pye Weed "expert"... :0)

Carrie
carrie630
Original Author
15 years ago
PS Congratulations, bakemom - exciting day!
bakemom_gw
15 years ago
I cried three times and cheered for two young men before realizing they weren't Michael. I found him b/c he had HI MOM with tape done on his hat. We are a big Ohio State family with my father the associate dean emeritus of the medical school. This is degree number one for Michael.

HUGE day.

Oh yes, your Joe Pye will be fine. Otherwise, I will ship some to you.

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