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This isn't Maltese Cross

vera_eastern_wa

16 years ago

If anyone remember the photo I posted in April or May regarding an unknown plant, a few responses was that it was Maltese Cross. Well I was even convinced because the leaves were so simular (at the time) but since every single Maltese Cross in the yard are blooming and this one is just now getting buds it cant be. Plus the leaves (now mature) are way toothed on the margins and dark green.

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Here is how it started out....1st pic

Here is a link that might be useful: Wintersow Gallery.....

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mrsgalihad
16 years ago
Except for the bud color they remind me of ironweed.
vera_eastern_wa
Original Author
16 years ago
Sure does doesn't it? I never planted any tho. Hmmmm

Look at the very new buds on this picture found of Prairie Ironweed (Veronia faciculata) at Dave's Garden/Plants Database. They look just like mine now. I don't know thou since these are a late summer/fall bloomer.

Vera

Here is a link that might be useful: Ironweed
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lunajade
16 years ago
It looks like Physostegia to me.
vera_eastern_wa
Original Author
16 years ago
Nope can't be Obedient Plant because this unknown plant is definatley not in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. Members of this family ALL have square stems and opposite leaves. This plants has neither :D

Vera
nuitjasmine
16 years ago
It looks similar to pearly everlasting/Anaphalis margaritacea... Maybe? :) Google Images has tons of pix.
vera_eastern_wa
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Don't think so. The flower buds are just now starting to show a hint of pink at the very tip.....I just wish it would bloom already!!!

Vera

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