Garden questions & answers

Callie B.
I need to know what this is. The person who gave us the plant said it was related to Cactus plants Friday July 14 at 15:56 • •
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- Christa V. Christa V ZZ plant. It is not a cactus, but is actually related to philodendron. BUT - it does take abuse pretty well and can stand it if you forget to water! It was Florida's plant of the year some … Read more » Last Friday at 13:11
- Allison A. Mine has gone from Christmas present in small/medium pot to taking over my living room! It gets lots of very bright light through my sliding glass door, isn't fussy. I water, feed and occasionally … Read more » Last Saturday at 18:45
Allison A.
This plant is almost black. The leaves twist and fairly stiff. Got it at grocery store Sunday July 9 at 19:47 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- Christa V. croton Last Friday at 13:13
- Allison A. Thanks Christa! Last Saturday at 18:37
Lynx M.
I have a small potted avocado (not sure what type, it came from Brazil) that keeps losing leaves. They've started to dry up from the outside in and slowly getting crinkly before finally turning totally brown. It is however also very slowly putting out new growth. This has happened once before.
It … Read more » Last Saturday at 15:31 • •
Leslie B.
We two of these bushes and thos is the first time in 14yrs that it has produced any type of fruit. Any ideas on what this is? This bush has 1" thorns on it and grows like crazy if not trimmed down every month. Last Saturday at 05:37 • •
Crystal V.
what is the best way to make lilies, after they have bloomed, look good? Also irises? Last Friday at 18:21 • •
Christy L.
Could someone identify this plant? It has square stems like a mint, is about 3 feet tall, is a perennial. Last Tuesday at 20:05 • •
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- sharon s. It is a sage plant. Last Wednesday at 12:41
- Christy L. Thank you. Last Wednesday at 16:02
Robert J.
VARIETIES OF FIGS
I have been trying to obtain an old French variety of Fig called BLANCHE D` ARGENTEUIL. Is this possibly the same as White Marseilles??? Last Wednesday at 13:49 • •
Brie G.
hello! does anyone know what kind of lily this is? Wednesday July 12 at 19:31 • •
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- Annette L. It's one of the original Daylily cultivars and is called Kwanso. It can get pretty invasive, hence seen in many ditches throughout country roads. There is another 'ditch Daylily' called Tawny that is … Read more » Saturday July 15 at 03:07
- Hollie L. Thank you Annette! Last Tuesday at 20:35
Carrie B.
Can anyone identify this one? Thursday July 13 at 22:10 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- Rosa G. Silene latifolia subsp. alba, white campion Last Tuesday at 14:01
- Carrie B. Hello Rosa, Thank you for your help! Last Tuesday at 18:29
Lauraine F.
Bought this in Turkey. Do you know what it is? Last Tuesday at 10:21 • •
Maureen S.
I live in zone 5-5b in Michigan and have this "volunteer" plant that we cannot identify. It is in semi-shade and travels a bit but is easily removed. Any ideas? Sunday July 16 at 02:18 • •
Tammy S.
Please what kind of plant is this? Saturday July 15 at 13:36 • •
Carrie B.
Hi everyone, I need some help. What is this? Thursday July 13 at 21:57 • •
Jane A.
Can anyone help me identify what this is? Looks like an orchid to me. Flowers only last a day. Thursday July 13 at 17:22 • 2 gardeners like this •
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- Karen A. Tigridia pavonia, Mexican Shellflower Thursday July 13 at 19:07
- Jane A. Thank you Karen Thursday July 13 at 19:10
Jed S.
what plant is this?? I think it's a tree but not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated :) Wednesday July 12 at 19:26 • •
Ariana C.
Hi THERE,
Anyone around the state of Victoria in Australia? Thursday January 9, 2014 at 00:40 • 2 gardeners like this •
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- Steven C. G,day Tuesday July 11 at 14:14
Naval K.
Paling of Ylang Ylang leaves, stunted growth, brown spots on old leaves.
Applied urea + DAP but no effect
Please help?? Monday July 10 at 06:26 • 1 gardener likes this •
Naval K.
Paling of gardenia pland, stunted growth of new leaves, applied urea and dap too but still growth stunted.
Please help?? IOs it iron deficiency?? Monday July 10 at 06:22 • 1 gardener likes this •
Samantha G.
Can anyone help ID this tree? I planted 2 about 5 years ago and they are already massive shade trees. They flower twice a year and after the second flowering produce what has become a nut over the years. It used to just be a green pod that fell off and seeded more trees but now it stays on until it … Read more » Monday July 10 at 03:42 • •
Trevor W.
I have these poppies in my garden, some are red, some purple and purple doubles. They all have the same big round seed head, is it safe to eat the seeds when dry? Saturday July 8 at 22:00 • •
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- Allison A. Gorgeous. What kind of climate do you live in? Sunday July 9 at 19:25
- Trevor W. The uk, rain and sun Sunday July 9 at 20:39
William P.
Please identify. Received those in a kusamono. Dime size flowers, vine, Sunday July 9 at 15:10 • •
Conan B.
Hello -

I have these growing in my garden, I may have collected something like this from the community gardens as seed, but I don't remember - they certainly look like the berry tomatoes that were there, but I brought so many things home. Over a year ago! I believe it is a type of tomato that you … Read more » Sunday July 9 at 00:09 • •
Mark T.
Could someone tell me what this plant is Saturday July 8 at 11:12 • •
Kyrsten B.
What is this? Wednesday July 5 at 15:40 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- David H. I AGREE, VIRGINIA CREEPER!!! Friday July 7 at 16:20
- Kyrsten B. Thanks! Friday July 7 at 21:06
Ken H.
Anybody know what this is? Friday July 7 at 16:33 • •
Andy W.
Looking for help identifying this plant. 6-8 feet tall. Southern WI Friday July 7 at 16:23 • •
Jeanine S.
I have a hortensia in a pot.
I putted it inside because of the frost.
In february it went outside again but it doesn"t start having new shoots.
When can you see if it is dead ? Friday March 17 at 10:38 • •
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- Alison H. Thank you for id. We are thinking Pilea nummulariifolia... it was driving me crazy! Friday March 24 at 21:04
- Jeanine S. Luckily it's stil alive.
  I pruned it rigourosly and it survived. It is much smaller now but it will thrive.... Friday July 7 at 09:50
JoAnn M.
What type of plant is this? My neighbor says it just appeared this year. When you rub leabes together it has a "herb-like" aroma. Friday July 7 at 02:28 • •
Roxana
My husband just put this homemade trellis for the grape vine. Sadly the vine only has a cluster of grapes, like the one I posted a month or so ago. Does anyone know how to get more than one cluster to produce on this grape vine? Wednesday July 5 at 20:01 • •
Roxana
This little tomato plant was pulled out of our rosemary brush by mistake. I thought it was a weed, I put the damaged plant in a little vase of water, and the little, tiny roots are growing at a amazing rate in the last 5 days. The plant even has tiny flowers. Can a mature tomato plant grow simply … Read more » Saturday July 1 at 00:05 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- Donna S. You need to get it into the ground as soon as possible. Wednesday July 5 at 04:44
- Roxana Thank you Donna. We will now do this. Wednesday July 5 at 19:55
Julia P.
Does somebody know the name of this plant? It did not flowered yet...thank you very much! Wednesday July 5 at 15:46 • •
Donna S.
Does anyone know this plants name? Slender tall red stemmed plant Wednesday July 5 at 04:40 • •
Laura P.
What kind of plant is in my garden? The butterflies absolutely love it Wednesday July 5 at 04:11 • •
Andrea C.
I'd like to know what this plant is. Thanks. Tuesday June 20 at 12:34 • •
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- Lyndsae D. Dahlia? Wednesday June 28 at 18:27
- Jackie P. It is! Monday July 3 at 17:10
Scott S.
Help looking for info on this member of the buttercup family, the seeds attatch to my dogs and cause skin infectections. Monday July 3 at 08:57 • •
Rabia K.
Hello, does anyone know what plant is this Sunday July 2 at 12:40 • •
Mary P.
Can anyone tell me what this is? Saturday July 1 at 23:29 • •
Leif R.
Anyone who knows the name op this plant? Saturday July 1 at 12:57 • •
Elizabeth J.
Does anyone know what plant this is? Saturday July 1 at 00:00 • •
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- Lisa S. That is an Astilbe. They come in various colors. Saturday July 1 at 00:22
- Elizabeth J. Thank you! Saturday July 1 at 00:24
Kathy P.
What is this plant? Friday June 30 at 22:57 • •
Mackenzie H.
Does anyone know what this is? Friday June 30 at 22:44 • •
Joan J.
Hi, please can anyone identify this flower, thanks Friday June 30 at 04:06 • •
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- Kim S. Ginger Friday June 30 at 14:17
- Joan J. Thank you Kim Friday June 30 at 19:23
Emma G.
What plant is this??? There a re a few of them dotted around our school veggie patch. Monday June 12 at 21:29 • •
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- Andy W. Looks like lambsquarters. A common weed on farmland.
  Friday June 30 at 16:44
- Emma G. Many thanks! Friday June 30 at 16:50
Anna Mary W.
Can someone tell me what bush this is? Think it also comes variegated. Thank you! Friday June 30 at 11:52 • •
Marc M.
Is this giant hog weed ? Thursday June 29 at 03:27 • •
Phil K.
Does anyone know what this house plant is? Wednesday June 28 at 19:00 • •
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- Phil K. Thank you, Tina and Ladonna. I appreciate your comments.
  Wednesday June 28 at 20:06
- Ladonna R. it is also called a philodendron a part of the ivy families
  Wednesday June 28 at 20:23
Susanne W.
Is this a weed? Does anyone know what it is please? Wednesday June 28 at 20:17 • •
Tina S.
How do I take care of my Concord grape vines at the end of the summer. This year they are struggling. Wednesday June 28 at 19:25 • •
Nazeeh N.
Hi thank you for this .what is the name of this planet ? Wednesday June 28 at 11:06 • •
Gary H.
Found this in Florida last week, wondering if it can manages to grow in Middle Tennessee (Manchester, TN) - And, just would like to know its name/origin ? Thanks! Tuesday June 27 at 21:45 • 2 gardeners like this •
Sophia B.
Does anyone know what succulent this is? Tuesday June 27 at 17:00 • •
Gigi D.
Anyone know what this is? Monday June 26 at 17:31 • •
Máté T.
Idea what this is ? Monday June 26 at 15:58 • •
Crystal C.
Can anyone ID this? The leaves are heart shaped, odd pinnate with a smooth edge. I did not notice a fragarence, but there was a lot of blooming mock orange in the area. It grows wild as a bush in Eastern Washington. Friday June 23 at 05:56 • •
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- Crystal C. The flowers are similar to Scotch broom, but the leaf structure is completely different. Saturday June 24 at 05:52
- Luis R. We know that is a faboideae but the pinnate leaves resemble one of the genus Cassia or Senna but those genus belong to another legume subfamily Saturday June 24 at 08:06
S. G.
Perennial ground cover. Name of flower please? Thursday June 22 at 18:08 • •
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- Annie C. Gooseneck Loosestrife Friday June 23 at 20:42
- S. G. Anne,
  Thank you so much - your reply was greatly appreciated! Susan Friday June 23 at 21:06
Francesca M.
Anyone know what plant this is? Wednesday May 31 at 16:11 • •
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- Christa V. arboricola trinette Friday June 9 at 13:31
- Crystal C. I know it as umbrella plant. I have a small one in my living room, but they can get quite large in the right climate. Friday June 23 at 05:33
John C.
closeup of flower stalk Friday June 23 at 01:15 • •
John C.
closeup Friday June 23 at 01:14 • •
John C.
Can anyone help identify this plant? It is an evergreen shrub that was planted in our garden here in Connecticut several years ago. It is a mounded shape about 6 feet in diameter and 4 feet high, and still seems to be growing larger each year. I will add some closeup photos of leaves and flower … Read more » Friday June 23 at 01:13 • •
Michael F.
I've been trying to ID this wild plant, with no success. It is located in a nature preserve in North Central Ohio, USA. Not sure if this is the proper forum, but here it is. Can anyone ID it? Thursday June 22 at 02:19 • •
Ted N.
What kind of tree is this? Thank you Wednesday June 21 at 22:00 • •
James R.
This plant just "popped up" in my rose garden. I have no idea how it got there or what it is. None of my neighbors have anything like this in their yards. Friday June 16 at 15:14 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- James R. Thank you both for your assistance. Greatly appreciated Saturday June 17 at 22:59
- Jackie P. This will self sow in weird places. pick the dry pods off and scatter them if you'd like to get more. Jackie Wednesday June 21 at 21:08
Roxana
I just planted these little heads of lettuce after soaking them in water my about a week. Will they grow bigger? Tuesday June 13 at 00:18 • •
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- Virginia S. Yes. Its rather hot for growing lettuce here in the South, but maybe not where you live. Enjoy!!! Tuesday June 13 at 22:23
- Roxana That you Virginia. Here in Southern California it can seem to be winter and summer all in one day! I moved the long rectangular pot to a shady side of the yard. It just might make it there. Tuesday June 20 at 03:22
Nancy W.
I live in East Alabama need help identifying this plant? Monday June 19 at 20:04 • •
Theresa B.
I bought this plant and I forget what it is called. I was told it was a medicinal plant.
Does anyone know what it is? Monday June 19 at 02:22 • •
Wendy B.
Flower or weed? Sunday June 18 at 19:49 • 1 gardener likes this •
Versatile B.
What type of plan is this Tuesday June 13 at 17:45 • •
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- Lois R. I thought a hebe. Saturday June 17 at 07:42
- Robert J. A Hebe a hardy shrub from New Zealand Saturday June 17 at 21:49
Amanda R.
Help me identify this tree! It's planted in my front yard and it has some type of fungus that stops it from growing any leaves on one side. I have tried fungicide but thinking digging it out and replacing it may be for the better. Friday June 16 at 07:51 • •
Amanda R.
Help me identify this tree! It is planted in my front yard, I think it may be a type of elm? Friday June 16 at 07:49 • •
Chris R.
Do you know this tree? Monday June 12 at 22:56 • •
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- Chris R. You're right, the leaves do look like redbud leaves. I've never seen this one bloom, though, nor do I remember seeing the big seed pods. Tuesday June 13 at 12:52
- Sarah B. I guess it could be a look a like, or it's still too young to bloom, or lacks sufficient sun. Thursday June 15 at 19:45
Michael M.
how can i tell what type of avocado tree mine is it doesn't look like haas because it has big leaves plus how long till they produce Thursday June 15 at 01:49 • •
Connie S.
Want to know this plant. Is it lily of the valley? Saturday June 10 at 23:10 • •
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- Jeanine S. No I think primula - primrose Sunday June 11 at 18:30
- Connie S. Thats it! Your right thank you. Tuesday June 13 at 00:02
Connie S.
I have a new bloom at my pond area and I can not remember its name. Tuesday June 13 at 00:01 • 1 gardener likes this •
Chris R.
Do you know this tree? Monday June 12 at 22:58 • •
Chris R.
Do you know this tree? Monday June 12 at 22:57 • •
Chris R.
Do you know this tree? Monday June 12 at 22:57 • •
Laura S.
One more plant Monday June 12 at 00:57 • •
Laura S.
Is this a plant or weed Monday June 12 at 00:31 • •
Linda S.
The birds planted this for me but have no idea what it is. Does anyone else? Sunday June 11 at 22:19 • •
S. G.
Variety of fig please...... Saturday June 10 at 19:26 • •
Dick C.
Does anyone know what this is? Friday June 9 at 19:12 • 1 gardener likes this •
Jenna C.
I have several of these trees growing inside my atrium. They are approximatley 14 - 16 feet tall and they've been here for about 40 years. Can anyone tell me what they are? Friday June 9 at 16:46 • •
Edward R.
another pic of the plant Friday June 9 at 16:30 • •
Edward R.
can anyone id this plant? Friday June 9 at 16:29 • •
Connie S.
Name of plant Friday June 9 at 04:08 • •
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- Christa V. Dianthus, commonly called Pinks. They are beautiful!
  Friday June 9 at 12:58
- Lisa R. I like those. Friday June 9 at 16:25
Lynn N.
Can anyone identify this plant? Friday June 9 at 14:46 • 1 gardener likes this •
Lisa S.
What is the name of this plant Thursday May 4 at 21:08 • •
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- Lisa S. Thank you Saturday May 6 at 01:46
- Christa V. queen's tears bromeliad
  Friday June 9 at 14:13
Mark M.
What is the best way to rid a garden of poison ivy? Friday May 12 at 12:14 • •
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- Kathleen H. Do not burn it! As far as i know, omly way to get rid of is to cover yourself really well and pull it out, put it in trash bags and get rid of it. Saturday May 13 at 21:54
- Christa V. Hire someone else, lol!
  Friday June 9 at 14:10
Melissa P.
Does anyone know the name of this plant ? I've had for years and every winter it looks like it is dead , only to bloom beautiful tropical leaves in summer.. Sunday May 14 at 18:47 • •
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- Melissa P. Frangipani? Are you sure? It doesn't bloom flowers and the stem is quite thin. It was given to me years ago as a plant. I thought the name they told me started with a p and I swear they told me it … Read more » Friday May 19 at 23:39
- Christa V. Plumeria is the same as frangipani, just another name. They probably told you it was a succulent because they really don't like a lot of water when they are dormant - it will kill them. Give it some … Read more » Friday June 9 at 13:38
Aimee G.
Can you help me identify this bush in my Grandmothers yard ?! Sunday May 21 at 03:33 • •
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- Gwen F. A very sad rhododendren. Not sure what it needs, but the leaves should be a deep green. Good luck. Sunday May 21 at 15:37
- Christa V. My choice was azalea, hard to see without more of the shrub. just google both.
  Friday June 9 at 13:36
Michael M.
can i grow watermelon in a pot and just let it vine out on the ground Sunday June 4 at 01:03 • •
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- Christa V. if it has enough dirt, why not?! Friday June 9 at 13:27
Angel J.
Can someone tell me what plant this is and how do you care for them? I had it for like 2 years but noticed its slow growth and black marks on its leaves. I worry it might be because of its deficiency of sunlight because i did place it under my mango tree which would draw very little light during … Read more » Sunday June 4 at 03:58 • •
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- Christa V. bird's nest sansieveria (snake plant, a short variety). Care: https://plantcaretoday.com/sna...
  Friday June 9 at 13:26
Annie L.
What is the name of this plant? It grows in a tall bush with a throng twig like structure. Sunday June 4 at 20:48 • •
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- Michelle D. This looks like a rose of sharon. If so, it will bloom also. The blooms are either white, pink or purple. Monday June 5 at 18:37
- Christa V. yes rose of sharon
  Friday June 9 at 13:18
SANDRA D.
I spotted this flowering plant while on a trip to Charleston, SC and would like to identify it. I'm hoping to plant in my Florida Garden Thursday June 8 at 03:37 • •
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- Christa V. Your picture wasn't with the questions, but I found it under your photos. It looks like a fatsia japonica. It will grow in Florida if not coastal (not a salt lover). Friday June 9 at 13:16
Ellen W.
What is this pretty purple plant? Thursday June 8 at 19:05 • 2 gardeners like this •
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- Angela C. I'm still learning so this is a guess, but I have Dill in my garden and the flowers are similar. I think Chives also produce small purple flowers. Friday June 9 at 09:44
- Christa V. Ornamental Onion, Allium Millenium. Edible, but this variety is mostly grown for the pretty flowers. They are bigger than common chive flowers. Common chives don't have flat leaves, and garlic chives … Read more » Friday June 9 at 13:12
Connie S.
What is the name of this plant? Friday June 9 at 04:07 • •
Ellen W.
Does anyone know what kind of shrub or tree this is? Thursday June 8 at 19:04 • •
David C.
Does anyone know what this is please? Found in our 'new' garden which is overgrown. Thursday June 1 at 18:40 • •
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- Sarah B. Looks like a mint. Thursday June 8 at 08:11
Dawn L.
What type of tree is this Friday June 2 at 16:06 • •
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- Sarah B. Looks like a Crepe Myrtle tree. Thursday June 8 at 08:06
Júlia S.
i would like to know the name of this plant.
people said that give us luck. Thursday June 8 at 00:48 • •
Michelle C.
Does anyone know the name of this? It reminds me of very thin sage Thursday June 8 at 00:38 • •
Angel J.
Also, whats your best advice to someone who's caring for roses? Not the big kinds (big petals for valentines, nope) but the small ones. Thaaanks Sunday June 4 at 04:00 • •
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- Daniel W. Spray Sulphur Rose during early summer to help deal with black spot and powdery mildew. Tuesday June 6 at 14:22
Michael M.
how easy do sungold tomatoes grow in central florida Sunday June 4 at 01:05 • 1 gardener likes this •
Guerrino B.
What is the name Saturday June 3 at 18:52 • 1 gardener likes this •
Roxana
Although our garden grapes are growing, I looked for the more clusters of grapes but only found one. I don't know why our plant isn't producing more grapes. Any ideas? Friday June 2 at 22:18 • •
Mary Vitalia D.
Are these periwinkles? Thursday June 1 at 22:36 • •
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- Gina L. impatient Friday June 2 at 19:27
Dawn L.
What is this....I was thinking some sort of Iris??? Friday June 2 at 15:46 • •
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- Gina L. looks like a type of Lilly Friday June 2 at 19:25
Dawn L.
What is this... Friday June 2 at 16:08 • •
Dawn L.
What is it Friday May 5 at 23:54 • •
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- Gina L. Might be a peony Friday June 2 at 14:53
- Dawn L. Thanks some other people told me the same thing. Friday June 2 at 15:44
Liz D.
Please help to id this flower. Thank you! Saturday May 20 at 19:32 • •
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- Amy A. I second peony. Saturday May 20 at 20:22
- Gina L. Beautiful peony Friday June 2 at 14:49
Mary Vitalia D.
Can you please help me identify this one, too? Thursday June 1 at 22:34 • •
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- Jeri B. It's a coleus. :-) Friday June 2 at 08:23
Mary Vitalia D.
I am new to learning and planting plants... thanks again! Thursday June 1 at 22:35 • 1 gardener likes this •
Scott G.
What is this plant? Thursday June 1 at 18:42 • •
Em D.
Hi, do you know what this plant is? Its huge in my garden.. Ive cut it back and removed branches from an overshadowing tree but don't know if it should be there. Smells lovely! Tuesday May 30 at 21:31 • •
eri t.
what plant is this? Monday May 29 at 17:37 • •
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- Rosa G. Dendrobium sp., an orchid Tuesday May 30 at 10:52
Jorge E.
Anybody knows the name of this plant Saturday May 27 at 20:16 • •
Karen P.
Closer look ... Saturday May 27 at 15:42 • •
Karen P.
Weed? And if so, will any flowers appear? Thanks! Saturday May 27 at 15:36 • •
Seamus C.
Was given this by a neighbour anyone know what it is Saturday May 27 at 12:28 • •
Richard C.
What are the white and purple flowers? Saturday May 27 at 00:52 • •

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