Plant ID Please

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by BigG, Aug 30, 2005.

  1. BigG

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    This grows from seeds that were given to me. I was told it would grow 3 feet tall.
    I have one that is now 11 feet tall and still growing.
    I hope this upload works:)
    Thanks for your help.

    Dave

    ps. Sorry:) This is growing in Ontario.
     

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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Celosia.
     
  3. Puddleton

    Puddleton Active Member 10 Years

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    It looks more like an Amaranth species to me, especially when the height is taken into account.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Yes: Definitely an amaranth, which is what I was thinking of.
     
  5. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Now I am wondering what distinguishes Celosia. It is in the Amaranthaceae. 11 feet tall seems big even for amaranth, although I remember growing the food-seed variety when I was young (long ago). It attained that height.
     
  6. BigG

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    This pic shows it at the left with it's lower leaves and shoots removed for patio access.

    The deck supports are 12' tall.

    This specimen has a flower head of 14" tall and 20" tall. It also germinated in mid July.

    Now you see why I was thown off with it's ID.

    I will post a pic next year with a full seasons growth.

    Thank you all for your response and expertise:))

    Dave
     

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  7. Puddleton

    Puddleton Active Member 10 Years

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    11 ft tall Amaranthus is not unusual in our climactic zone, I saw some growing 200k's south of Tropic of Capricorn that was easily 16ft.
    BigG scored a fine result for these probable reasons.
    1. Early direct sowing/germination thus allowing the roots to grow without hinderance and as such, never having it's growth checked.
    2. The aspect appears to be a marvellous wee micro climate. Concrete path in front, brick wall behind (lots of radiant warmth to both roots and shoots) and fertile well drained soil.
    Sadly BigG , I think it's an annual variety and will die in late autumn.
    Direct seed sowing of most annuals will provide the best oportunity for them to achieve their full potential.
     
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