Found in car park!

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  1. shiney

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    Hi Mrs Shiney found this tonight. She said it's definitely not lavender. We seem to recognise it but can't think of it :doh:


    The colour in these shots is not true. The flowers are slightly less blue and more pinky/lavender. :heehee:

    EDIT:- It's a low growing shrub (9 or 10 inches) and in full bloom.

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    Pure guess Shiney but it could be a form of Veronica...i have some that is similar...sorry i can't be of much help:scratch:
     
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    Loli, I've added a bit more about it. Mrs S says it's possible but not sure.
     
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    Don't think its native.
     
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    The flowers look like Verbena:dunno::scratch:
     
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    I would agree with Armandii - looks like Verbena rigida
     
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      Thanks :dbgrtmb:
       
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