White spikey flower (take 3)

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  1. Seedhead

    Seedhead Active Member 10 Years

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    Anybody recognize these white spikey bottlebrush type flowers?

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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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  3. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It has opposite leaves, so it isn't Spiraea (which has spirally arranged leaves). Not sure what it is, though.
     
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    The photo isn't very clear, but try comparing to Veronicastrum sp. such as V. virginicum (which does have opposite leaves)...(although I would prefer the flower spikes to be pointier for veronicastrum).
     
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  5. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Are these growing in a garden or are they wildflowers?
     
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