nice red flower

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Kal, Jul 24, 2011.

  1. Kal

    Kal Member

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    I dug this plant up from the edge of a road in rural Thunder Bay, ON CAN.
    - can anyone identify it please? thanks...
     

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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Maybe scarlet lychnis, Lychnis chalcedonica.
     
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    It is a short lived perennial, very easily propagated from seeds. So collect some or allow it to reseed if you don't want it to perish.
     
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    thanks for your help with the identification and info...peace!
     
    Kal, Jul 29, 2011
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