Hmmmm, certainly is one of those two! Curiously, I actually HAVE a Stylophorum diphyllum which I got at a plant swap a year or two ago. But I planted it on the other side of the yard, in a wooded glen (I am going out right now to compare the two!) Is there a definitive way to tell the two apart at this stage of growth (before they've bloomed but while they are in bud)? I'm guessing it's far more likely I've got a boatload of the non-native (and undoubtedly invasive?) Chelidonium majus, but wouldn't it be wonderful if that boatload was of the natives instead!

Hi stevec, If your Asclepias viridis(Green Milkweed) sets any seed pods I would really be interested in getting one or two later this summer. You can contact me at wildflowerman_2000@yahoo.com . Thanks for any consideration. Mark Rose

A word of caution. Read ingredients. Many companies sell "wildflower" seeds that include many alien species like queen anne's lace and ox-eye daisies. Many companies also offer "native wildflowers" that are native to the US, but probably not any specific region. I've seen "native wildflower mixes" here in PA that include california poppies and other things that aren't native anywhere within hundreds of miles. Many places sell good quality seeds, but I suggest doing some homework and and creating your own mix. It's all a matter of your preferences and what you are trying to achieve, but I'm a bit skeptical of vendor provided information, which is often manipulated a bit to improve sales. Ziggy

Hi I've found the downside lol They sprout in every conceivable place Most amazing in a 1/4 inch crack between the house and patio In fact they grow best there lol There is also a form that has black in the center as well as a paler yellow variety The one with the black eye is very striking though not nearly as hardy as the normal type naturally. lol gary