Identification help

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by mlm14607, Nov 12, 2010.

  1. mlm14607

    mlm14607 Member

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    I have just moved to a house which has the attached two plants in the garden. Anyone know what they are?
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Ha! Thought 'that first one looks like my gooseneck loosestrife'---no wonder! Looked it up and sure enough, its scientific name is...Lysimachia clethroides. Consensus!

    In my experience, this plant likes moist/wet conditions---and, like Sherwin-Williams, will 'cover the earth' if you let it do so. Nice vigorous plant, and makes flowers that bees enjoy.

    I was thinking Lobelia for the blue flower, but I think saltcedar (as ever) is correct.
     

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