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Mystery plant - ID needed?

15 years ago

I believe I got this at the CT plant swap several swaps ago -- in late 2006 or spring 2007 maybe? It's a beautiful plant that actually looks as if it will bloom this year (it didn't last year, just grew larger) -- does anyone know what it is? Thanks for an ID!

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ego45
15 years ago
Hypericum androsaemum.
Probably and most likely 'Albury Purple'.
In z5 may die to the ground, but will resprout from the roots.
Will self seed. If it will blom for you this year, babies will be visible by fall.
You may want to dig out some of them and overwinter in unheated garage to make sure you'll have it for next year.

Here is a link that might be useful: Albury Purple
ctlady_gw
Original Author
15 years ago
George -- thanks! It did indeed die to the ground and this is the new growth from this year. Now I'm really looking forward to the flowers (must go out and gently crush a leaf, too! :)

It's foliage is beautiful and I'm delighted to have it (and to know what it is), wherever it came from...
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