I have a similar cacti growing in my own rendition of the Gritty Mix, adjusted for plant size, location of the pot, etc... it's growing very well, and seems to like the better drainage and moisture control afforded by the medium type used. If the plant has filled its pot with roots, I might re-pot into a container that's of appropriate size... perhaps a couple of inches larger, but not too large... taking into consideration the moisture retention of the medium you're using. I tend to keep my cacti a bit on the dry side, but my climate conditions and environment are very different from yours. But the beauty of mediums like the Gritty Mix is that it's almost impossible to over water... and in your climate, you may even want to adjust your mix to give it a tiny bit more moisture retention. If you do decide to re-pot, make sure to keep the plant out of direct sunlight during the process.. and afterward, allow it at least a few days to adjust to its new home, keeping it out of the full blast of the hot sun. Once it perks up from its re-potting, I might introduce it slowly to an eastern exposure, morning sun being kinder than the hot blast of afternoon! I grow my cacti indoors, in an eastern window... and it seems to be a happy plant!

Thanks folks. I think I am just going to have to go back to the Nature Center and take some more pictures. Also if anyone is there, I will ask them if they know. One thing I found out is that there should be a "purple" center if it's Queen's Anne's Lace. I did not see one. Also I don't remember it having any smell. I did not sniff it but it was not giving off any odor that I notice or remember.

I grow it (Filipendula rubra) in a garden on a slight hill, where most of the other plants like dry conditions; since this area is raised above grade, it's fairly dry and quick draining. The F. r. does fine there in nearly full sun with no supplemental watering; the flower stalks are about 5' tall. I've never had any problem with Japanese beetles damaging this plant, though I've had them on some other plants in my yard. It self sows modestly, and the seed is less far-ranging than with Joe Pye Weed - love them both, but JPW is a little more of a thug, in my garden anyway. If you are interested in a year-round solution for privacy that won't cost much, consider Euonymous 'Manhattan' - it roots very easily, grows very fast, and will get to about 8 feet in a few seasons unless you'd rather trim it shorter, which gives you more cuttings to root and doesn't bother the plant in the least. It's *not* one of the invasive, self-sowing types of euonymous, and is evergreen. It loves to get support from chain link fences, and does an admirable job of hiding them, too. I've got it along several of my borders, all grown from rooted cuttings. Sun or shade, makes no difference to this plant; supplemental water is needed only while it's establishing itself, after that it can take whatever nature provides.

Lilies are divided into several Divisions. But when it comes to selecting Lilies for your garden, there are five groups that are the most popular and widely grown. 1) Asiatic Lilies Considered the most colorful and earliest to bloom, Asiatic Lilies originate from Asian species that have been bred to produce a wide array of color, shapes and forms. Modern day hybrids typically aren't fragrant, but those still closely related to the original species often have a light scent. Asiatics range from stout 1 ft. plants to fairly tall 5-6 footers. Bloom times range from late spring to midsummer, depending on variety. 2) Trumpet/Aurelian Lilies Probably the grandest and tallest of the Genus, this class of lilies are known for their towering (often up to 8 ft. tall!) stems of heavy scented trumpet shaped flowers. The familiar Easter Lily falls into this division. Easily raised from seed, most bulb companies offer seed grown strains that all closely resemble each other and share the same name; only a selected few are reproduced asexually (see "How do you propagate Lilies?"). Trumpets bloom in midsummer. 3) Oriental Lilies The Queen of late summer flowering plants! Orientals have come a long way from the original Japanese species Lilium Auratum and Lilium speciosum var. rubrum. Today's hybrids are much more larger, come in a variety of spectacular colors and forms. Many of us are familiar with the florist favorite 'Stargazer' and 'Casablanca.' These two set the standard of Oriental Lilies long ago, yet they still are perennial favorites. Probably the most admired characteristic of Orientals is their spicy, sweet perfume! Often overpowering to some, but a single bloom can fill a room with fragrance! Orientals range from 1-2 ft. dwarfs to 7 ft. immense giants blooming anywhere from midsummer and some carrying through to early fall. There are several earlier blooming cultivars as well making it possible to enjoy their color and fragrance throughout the summer. 4) Interspecific Hybrids Now that we've covered the three basic classes of garden lilies, it's time to take it to the next level and introduce hybrids between them that have recently been introduced to the market. Due to advanced breeding techniques, hybridizers have been able to cross lilies that normally wouldn't be compatible with each other. The work has resulted in some of the finest lilies ever created! Significant improvements in flower quality such as substance and color, vigor, heat tolerance and disease resistance have been made. These hybrids include: The LA Hybrids (Longiflorum (Easter Lily) x Asiatics), The Orienpets (Oriental x Trumpets), The Asiapets (Asiatics x Trumpets), and crosses involving Orientals and Asiatics have been developed. This is, by far, the most exciting group of lilies to grow! 5) The Species For the ultimate purist, nothing rivals the natural beauty of lilies as you'd find them growing in the wild. Far from the modern day hybrids we're all familiar with, there are several Lilium species that have proven themselves garden worthy. Often temperamental under cultivation, many wild lily species adapt well and add charm to any garden scheme. The key to success is trying to recreate conditions of their natural habitat (proper exposure, drainage, etc.) and obtaining well grown, disease/virus free bulbs and plants.