Can't quite figure out what this plant is. I have been told it is an annual that self seeds nearby. Was given seeds last fall, and I have many seedlings going in a tray. It grows anywhere from 3-4 feet tall, with blue "flowering maple" like flowers. It forms seed pods that begin as dark blue spotted on a background of green, then it turns into a brown papery husk, reminiscent of Chinese Lantern or Ground Cherry. What is it?
Thank you very much! How this plant ended up in the Gaspe peninsula, I'll never know. Interesting though!
Wow! It's beautiful. 'Apple of Peru', indeed. And I am unceasingly amazed at Lila's knowledge. Well done with the ID!
