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Jun 18th, 2007 at 08:45 AM
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Okay, while in San Francisco last month I came across this plant quite a bit. It appeared the blooms were spent on most, but found a few on tail end with blue blooms. What is this plant named? Here's a pic I took of one in bloom.
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California Queen
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California Queen
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It is lovely. I don't know what it is but I bet it is one of those seaside plants that won't do well in my desert-y atmosphere. I'm checking my books.
~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)
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Jun 18th, 2007 at 12:04 PM
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Number Seven
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Hi jonni13, Thanks for your help. I see we have the needed info here. penny in ontario, thanks and alankhart, You are so smart. I just googled your answer, echium fastuosum and yep, that's them. Cool plants I hadn't come across until San Francisco. I read where they do well to zone 9. That's me! Thanks again so much.
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Number Seven
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I really envy you...I've always wanted to grow them but I'm only in zone 7, so grow one for me! :-)
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alankhart, From the looks of this plant I've seen in SF, one may need PLENTY of space in order to grow them. I would probably have to try them in pots.
Thanks Penny
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