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debi_z Springfield, MA (Zone 6a)June 14, 2001 7:10 PM
Post #6493
this plant is about 30"'s tall, and 12" wide. Second season. Has purple and green leaves with long stems and white tiny flowers & buds. any ideas?
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Linnea Tilton, NH (Zone 4a)June 14, 2001 7:52 PM
Post #83225
It looks like a tradescantia of some sort, but I couldn't find a picture in my books. I'll keep looking, though.
Terry Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a)June 14, 2001 9:01 PM
Post #83243
Might be Penstemon 'Husker Red'. Here's a photo for comparison:
http://davesgarden.com/editgj/showimage.php?iid=1660
Jerseyguy Princeton, NJ (Zone 6a)June 14, 2001 9:49 PM
Post #83254
go-vols is correct, penstemon.
Calalily Deep South Coastal, TX (Zone 10a)June 15, 2001 1:52 AM
Post #83339
Go--Vols you beat me to it again!! Husker Red penstemon it is.
Calalily
debi_z Springfield, MA (Zone 6a)June 15, 2001 10:45 AM
Post #83409
that's it, thank you very much. debi
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