I SHOULD KNOW THIS ONE BUT.......

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  1. ARMANDII

    ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

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    I'm pretty sure I bought this plant from the Arley Hall Nursery and the name of it is on "the tip of my tongue" but anyone???????:scratch:

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    Scabious?
     
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      I should have said that with the stems straightened out the plant stands about 5' high.
       
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      I think she's got it, By Jove, I think she's got it:love30: .........bursts into song:loll: I've got a feeling you're right, Madahhlia, that rings a bell!!:snork:
       
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        I should have known it too, my brother sent me seeds for Knautia 'Macedonica'.

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          From the colour its looks like Knautia arvensis, which is a quite pretty wildflower - but not so easy to get rid of.
           
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          ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

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          Hi Pete, well, the Bees love it so I won't be wanting to get rid of it, but I will want to keep it under control.:snork:
           
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            Seeds itself all over one part of our garden, recently removed over 300 seedlings just from the gravel path.
             
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            Sounds a bit like the Aquilegia, Red Campion, Sweet Rocket and a few other things in my borders then, Palustris:heehee:
             
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