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princesscleo

We live in E. Washington (more S. Central), just N of the Columbia River Gorge. 5 acres of pasture, garden, flowers, and lawn. Zone 6b.

Centranthus ruber

  • Season Icon Late SpringLate Spring 2017
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princesscleo

This is the only other pic I have of these plants.

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princesscleo

@treefrog44 This is the only other pic I have of them at this time. Most of them have died back.

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treefrog44

Nope, not milkweed...leaves do not match...I will keep looking :)

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princesscleo

They grow kind of in a bunch. They look like they've come back a few times. They started blooming again a bit, but I didn't take pics. I'll try to get another one tomorrow.

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ripjuju

Maybe pentas

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treefrog44

I have seen this before, can't put my finger on it...#plantid @KariSamuel @bpetty55 @brightcolours @tinaaune @columbiariver @Keely @MelanieAt

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treefrog44

Think it's red valerian/Jupiter's beard...https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/valerian/growing-jupiters-beard-plant.htm

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princesscleo

I think you're right. I'll try to get a pic of what is still up tomorrow. See if we can confirm.

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KariSamuel

Nice investigation @treefrog44 ! And yes, it's a #jupitersbeard, parts are #edible and they are loved by butterflies and bees!

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treefrog44

Thanks @KariSamuel I get lots of practice here! lol!

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Keely

Agree it is red valerian it self seeds too so more plants 😃 @treefrog44 @KariSamuel

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brightcolours

Also called #kissmequick and #kissmekate Comes in white too. #redvalerian #centranthus #selfseeds @treefrog44 @KariSamuel

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princesscleo

#plantid I love these pink flowers.

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treefrog44

Can't see the leaves...break a leaf off if a white milky sap comes out you have swamp milkweed :)

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princesscleo

I think I might have another picture of these that might have the leaves. I'll look.

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