Moved in about one year ago, and I'd thought this was a garden phlox, but it didn't bloom. It wasn't in a full sun area so I moved it to a sunnier spot in the spring. Still no signs of bloom, and most phlox around this area is now putting on its show, so I'm now I'm wondering just what it is. Stem seems a bit woody & segmented for phlox. Thanks in advance!
I don't think it's a phlox, or at least not the kind I grow. I don't know what it is -- the foliage reminds me of an evening primrose, Oenothera, that was brought to me by (I presume) a bird.
Thanks for the suggestion, Kaspian. Funny you mention Evening Primrose- that was the subject of my first post to this forum back in July, which Barbara Lloyd kindly ID'd for me. This stuff hasn't bloomed yet, and it would be so helpful if it would. I've thought also Pokeweed, but it doesn't appear to have reddish stems, also the plant stems are erect without branching. Pics Ive seen of Phytolacca americana are reddish and branching. It must flower at some point, as there are seedlings in the original spot it lived which don't appear to be coming from rhizomes. I'll just have to be patient. Then, I will be the expert on this one, lol.
Well, this one may take a while to confirm, so I will continue to nurture the plant, be it weed or prized perennial.. My local cooperative extension has mulled the photos over and the general consensus there is that it is a garden phlox. They've instructed me to ensure it gets 4-6 hours sun and fertilize it next spring. They also provided this link for some very good information on what can go wrong with phlox and what to do in 'case of emergency', which I'll share: http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/hortiscope/flowers/phlox.htm thanks for the feedback. The next time I post on this thread will be the fabulous photos of it blooming :)
Have a look at this http://www.missouriplants.com/Pinkopp/Phlox_paniculata_page.html Yours still does not seem like the phlox I know yet the plant looks familiar. Liz
I agree with Liz. If it were a Phlox it would have flowers by now... or some sign of buds. Your pic show neither.Leaf attachment all wrong.
I should probably just be patient and see what the plant does - it was overcrowded where it was, and a red maple has grown up to shade what probably was a full sun bed back when it was planted by the former owners. The house and landscaping was by no little measure neglected when I bought the place. So, now it is a bit of a gamble -is it a friend or foe - but its fun to find out!
