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Erurainion
Loveland, CO
November 5, 2012 10:49 AM Post #9325384
| I recently bought these but have no idea what they are, ideas? 
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altagardener
Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
November 5, 2012 11:41 AM Post #9325413
| #1 is Thalictrum aquilegifolium. You will probably also get the suggestion that it's Aquilegia but note the dark, wiry stems. |
plantfreak78
Rolesville, NC (Zone 7b)
November 5, 2012 12:08 PM Post #9325430
| uh, sorry alta, but I think that first one is an Adiantum (maidenhair fern) of some sort. |
altagardener
Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
November 5, 2012 12:23 PM Post #9325446
| Doh!! Yeah, you're right. |
Erurainion
Loveland, CO
November 5, 2012 2:24 PM Post #9325520
| Thank you! Any ideas for the second one? |
plantfreak78
Rolesville, NC (Zone 7b)
November 5, 2012 2:35 PM Post #9325527
| Sorry but I'm an admitted houseplant-killer so I don't really try to get to know them. |
ViburnumValley
Scott County, KY (Zone 5b)
November 5, 2012 2:58 PM Post #9325535
| Wow! If I wasn't already in awe enough of plantfreak78's voracious chocolate appetite, I'm flabbergasted by that ID of the fern.
Awesome.
Unfortunately, all I have handy for prizes are summery dessert images - but there is some fine chocolate cake centered there, ready to be slathered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream...
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Vestia
San Francisco, CA
November 5, 2012 4:22 PM Post #9325577
| I agree - first one is Adiantum, probably the cv. 'Pacific Maid'.
No amount of chocolate will make me divulge the name of the second one. |
nel5397
Groveland, FL
November 5, 2012 7:04 PM Post #9325679
| the second one looks like an alternaria of some sort. |
ViburnumValley
Scott County, KY (Zone 5b)
November 5, 2012 8:22 PM Post #9325740
| We'll just see what stern stuff Vestia is made of... 
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growin
Vancouver, BC (Zone 8b)
 November 5, 2012 10:21 PM Post #9325775
| Second reminds me of Ternstroemia gymnanthera http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1469/ |
plantfreak78
Rolesville, NC (Zone 7b)
November 6, 2012 10:49 AM Post #9326130
| Sorry, growin. No cake for you :) I think it's a houseplant (in that zone anyway). It's got that pronounced midrib like a citrus would...
VV, I swear one day I will show up on your doorstep like a stray cat. The question is, will you invite me in or swat at me with a broom? |
ViburnumValley
Scott County, KY (Zone 5b)
November 6, 2012 2:53 PM Post #9326354
| The last 5 stray cats that have showed up at the Valley were ushered right in - and are now treated like royalty. They do not, however, receive any of the (chocolate or otherwise) treats previously illustrated.
Are you up on your shots? Spayed? Do you prefer a chamois throw, or will you curl up in any old box that's left laying around?
I think that there will be plenty of the confections to be shared - and we'll keep the porch light on... |
Vestia
San Francisco, CA
November 6, 2012 3:06 PM Post #9326370
| Alright, I'll admit I wasn't really going to hold out on you anyway.
I think the second is Alternanthera ficoidea, which looks a little different due to tough Colorado growing conditions. I think Nel was on the same wavelength.
VV, thanks for the choco-porn. |
plantfreak78
Rolesville, NC (Zone 7b)
November 15, 2012 11:29 AM Post #9333967
| VV, like a cat I'm taking my sweet time to answer you. I'm probably far too finicky for your household and the precious kitten I have at home would miss me so I guess for now I'm staying put. But if a vacation ever takes me within 100 miles of your place, I'm surely stopping in for a visit.
Vestia, "choco-porn" is my new favorite word :) |
ViburnumValley
Scott County, KY (Zone 5b)
November 15, 2012 7:35 PM Post #9334338
| Well, if I ever get down to visit my brother/family in Raleigh, I'll give you a head's up - if you haven't already fixed on the "choco-porn" cruising in on I-40... |
