In The Garden: Please Identify Plants

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by matate, Aug 23, 2011.

  1. matate

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    My sister has these plants in her garden in England but we don't know what they are called can anyone help?
     

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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    1-Astilbe?
     
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    1. Aruncus sp.
    2. Actaea 'Black Negligee'
     
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    1. Agree with robyn.
    Probably Aruncus dioicus. Previously known as Aruncus sylvestris.
    Initially it looks very similar to Astilbe, but is a more vigorous plant that gets taller than Astilbe.With larger leaflets

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aruncus

    2. Yes, Actaea.
    However, there are a few cultivars with the deep bronze/ purple coloured leaves.
    eg. Actaea simplex Atropurpurea group. it is very difficult to pin down exactly which one it is.

    http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Ac...&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1272&bih=501
     
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