Any Ideas Please?

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  1. Bilbo675

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    I was given this by a neighbour, but they didn't know its name, I feel I should know it but can't remember anything :biggrin:

    Any ideas?

    The flower
    Plants 370.jpg

    The leaves
    Plants 371.jpg

    Thanks in advance
     
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    Hi bilbo, Liatris spicata. Unusual in that it flowers from the top down
     
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      :dbgrtmb: Thanks for that.....:)
       
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