tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post898938818297141510..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: I'm Not the Only OneHolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-70369060214469628352013-09-15T17:22:02.576-07:002013-09-15T17:22:02.576-07:00I agree, Cher. Without the butterflies this would...I agree, Cher. Without the butterflies this would just be an o.k. plant!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-38670811292270449682013-09-15T03:35:01.551-07:002013-09-15T03:35:01.551-07:00It is a very pretty plant. Love the blooms but it&...It is a very pretty plant. Love the blooms but it's best since it attracts butterflies to it so well.<br />Cher<a href="http://sunraygardening.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Sunray Gardens</a>Sunray Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691531921190526219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-46221534147864349332013-09-14T18:33:54.330-07:002013-09-14T18:33:54.330-07:00I had never seen it for sale before that day, eith...I had never seen it for sale before that day, either. I snatched it up in a hurry! I do hope it reseeds for me, and that I don't weed it all out! :OHolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-38353694857638762242013-09-14T17:39:36.288-07:002013-09-14T17:39:36.288-07:00What a fantastic shot with the gorgeous butterflie...What a fantastic shot with the gorgeous butterflies all over your new plant. This is one flower I've seen on other blogs and in garden books, I've always admired it but have never seen it for sale. Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-51370559931847757272013-09-14T10:40:43.113-07:002013-09-14T10:40:43.113-07:00Shirley, mine have a touch of that, too. I wonder...Shirley, mine have a touch of that, too. I wondered how in the world, but I do irrigate my flower beds, and I also wondered if it didn't have to do with the ph of my water. Glad to know it's not just me!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-35146549738445373822013-09-14T10:38:26.967-07:002013-09-14T10:38:26.967-07:00I just love going out there and seeing the butterf...I just love going out there and seeing the butterflies. They are always near these plants. They really do love them!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-11102625815669333662013-09-14T10:37:13.250-07:002013-09-14T10:37:13.250-07:00I removed your address from public view, but have ...I removed your address from public view, but have it in my file. :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-38098486460163358842013-09-14T07:38:36.978-07:002013-09-14T07:38:36.978-07:00I also planted this for the first time this year a...I also planted this for the first time this year after seeing featured on several blogs. I found it a a local nursery and have been very happy with it. Mine has a bit of powdery mildew but still blooms away attracting all types of butterflies and moths. Hard to believe we could get powdery mildew with all heat and no rain. I hope it reseeds all over the place too!Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-1402763949026260232013-09-14T01:34:04.164-07:002013-09-14T01:34:04.164-07:00Butterflies...wow!! They are thanking you so much...Butterflies...wow!! They are thanking you so much...Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-83230933643474423492013-09-13T19:38:33.957-07:002013-09-13T19:38:33.957-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-71456763373155531242013-09-13T11:11:41.926-07:002013-09-13T11:11:41.926-07:00I'd be glad to try to collect some seed for yo...I'd be glad to try to collect some seed for you! Email me your address, and I'll try to mail you some this autumn. :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-57299757765280487622013-09-13T11:11:01.835-07:002013-09-13T11:11:01.835-07:00Good to know it's not a thug there. Since I&#...Good to know it's not a thug there. Since I've never seen it growing around here, I don't think it will be here, either. I am definitely going to try to spread its seed around, and hope for the best!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-60360884319397896052013-09-13T11:10:00.612-07:002013-09-13T11:10:00.612-07:00Oh, I certainly hope mine will reseed for me. Tha...Oh, I certainly hope mine will reseed for me. That would be a bargain plant! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-30329064400766293502013-09-13T11:09:27.386-07:002013-09-13T11:09:27.386-07:00Yes, they do look like statice! I think they make...Yes, they do look like statice! I think they make great cut and dried flowers, too. HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-44522387247223025422013-09-13T11:09:00.450-07:002013-09-13T11:09:00.450-07:00Me, too. And the butterflies, too! :)Me, too. And the butterflies, too! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-64723709280625329192013-09-13T11:08:43.796-07:002013-09-13T11:08:43.796-07:006 ft! Wow! That must make a stunning statement! ...6 ft! Wow! That must make a stunning statement! I'm going to try to collect seeds just in case mine doesn't reseed, either. Good luck with yours!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-40608214178967363622013-09-13T11:07:44.511-07:002013-09-13T11:07:44.511-07:00I am hoping my reseeds for me. I try to keep a th...I am hoping my reseeds for me. I try to keep a thick layer of mulch down - I'm hoping that won't deter them. I'm also wondering if this plant is really harder to grow than their invasive reputation implies!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-38055299137689295202013-09-13T11:05:58.562-07:002013-09-13T11:05:58.562-07:00Interesting that the seeds and plants wouldn't...Interesting that the seeds and plants wouldn't grow for you, but that the local seeds would! I am hoping that my reseed for me.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-31267425691215155452013-09-13T11:04:16.981-07:002013-09-13T11:04:16.981-07:00I'd never seen it around here before I saw it ...I'd never seen it around here before I saw it at the flea market. How fun to have grown up knowing this plant!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-91117194237069323922013-09-13T07:21:53.043-07:002013-09-13T07:21:53.043-07:00this would be a borderline plant for my zone, but ...this would be a borderline plant for my zone, but I may try it anyway. Love having lots of butterflies! Maybe we could swap some seeds???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-6081963566985838582013-09-12T18:14:33.750-07:002013-09-12T18:14:33.750-07:00Snip off the dry seedheads and sprinkle them where...Snip off the dry seedheads and sprinkle them where you need a little scrim in front of things. You may or may not get seedlings, but likely. It isn't a thug in my garden, but it is planted where most volunteers come up in grass and are mowed away. The ones who remain sedately in place are marvelous.Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-73563931272894080182013-09-12T17:20:13.527-07:002013-09-12T17:20:13.527-07:00I too love this verbena. It has been covered in b...I too love this verbena. It has been covered in butterflies. In my garden it has reseeded but it is very easy to remove any unwanted plants.Sue Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072255294180669986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-43735791708361151822013-09-12T14:45:05.033-07:002013-09-12T14:45:05.033-07:00It is a pretty flower, and definitely worth growin...It is a pretty flower, and definitely worth growing for the butterflies. The flowers remind me of Statice in a way.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08008574463499280758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-60961530659120084422013-09-12T14:37:52.573-07:002013-09-12T14:37:52.573-07:00wow love itwow love itSuzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329289442910294160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-45391317052891901132013-09-12T14:23:04.740-07:002013-09-12T14:23:04.740-07:00Discovered this plant a couple of years ago, sadly...Discovered this plant a couple of years ago, sadly doesn't reseed in my garden. I'm going to see if I can collect seed this year. Worthy of a spot in most gardens. <br />BTW reaches around 6FT here. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.com