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zzap
Harrisburg, PA

July 24, 2008
12:44 PM

Post #5312572

I lost the tag for this plant it, it has pink flowers, it branched out to where it looks like a bush, was about 10" high when I planted it now it is over my head. I want to know if it will come back next year.

Thanks :)
Jean

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Pagancat
Gainesboro, TN
(Zone 6b)

July 24, 2008
12:47 PM

Post #5312581

Hi Jean - Looks like Cleome. I've never grown it (unfortunately!) but I believe it is a self-seeding annual; meaning that the plant itself will die but should provide enough seeds without help to keep it (and a few extra) going in your garden next year.

HTH!
zzap
Harrisburg, PA

July 24, 2008
12:53 PM

Post #5312625

Thanks:) if I get any more of these they will take over the yard! they are beautiful though.
dale_a_gardener
Tampa, FL
(Zone 10a)

July 24, 2008
4:15 PM

Post #5313615

If you cut off the flower stems after it is done it should rebloom. I always cut about 6-9" below the seed pods.
Pagancat
Gainesboro, TN
(Zone 6b)

July 24, 2008
7:45 PM

Post #5314683

Oh geez - I really *do* have to get these seeds to germinate... I didn't know they'd rebloom, as well...
grannymarsh
Marquette, MI
(Zone 5a)

July 27, 2008
2:17 PM

Post #5327957

Mine have been in the garden for several years, self sowing where ever. If I don't want them in a particular spot, they get pulled up. Here are some comments from others:

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