Mint moss-like plant needs a ID please
Joanna Lei
8 years ago
Hi everyone! here is another plant my friend "borrowed" from a local garden (i dont condone her actions but i wont say no to a gift!). Its mint green and fuzzy, kinda mossy-like. It has a off shoot that i think was a flower? thanks again guys!
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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Comments (5)Sansevieria, not common but not rare either. One of the better ones as it a quite attractive variation from the commonplace varieties but still easy to care for like the commonplace varieties. Go over to the sansevieria forum and ask around. It is familiar enough that someone will identify it quickly....See MoreMint ID Please!
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoJoanna Lei
8 years agoThanks everyone for your replies! My friend took this little guy from a public garden... so unfortunately i have no info on it. Here is a better picture with its dead flower stalk:
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
8 years ago
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