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Bob Runyon
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While we were in Frankenmuth, MI. I took some shots of some plants that me and my wife may want to plant at next year, you folks help a great deal on my last mystery plants, any ideas ??? -

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Thank You again for your help
Plants: 6 | From: Auburn Hills, MI | Registered: Jul 2006  |  Seeded: 68.62.60.238
netty
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The first looks like a form of Tradescantia, not sure which one though.
I'd say the second is a Globe Amaranth

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Plants: 757 | From: Ontario | Registered: Jun 2005  |  Seeded: 165.154.18.174
Bob Runyon
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You guys are great, how do you know so much about plants, these were right on...Made my wifes day...Thanx again for the expert help
Plants: 6 | From: Auburn Hills, MI | Registered: Jul 2006  |  Seeded: 68.62.60.238
zuzu's petals
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[thumb] The one in the first picture is Tradescantia pallida ("purple heart").

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Plants: 431 | From: coastal n.c. | Registered: Aug 2005  |  Seeded: 65.184.136.142
CajunMama
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The first one is also commonly called a "Wandering Jew." I just pulled all of mine out of my front bed. They spread rapidly, and are EASY to grow. They will grow from a stem/joint. Just make sure it touches soil, and away it goes. I bought one in a small 6" pot about 4 years ago, and I broke each joint or segment apart and put each segment into their own pots, and then transplanted to my bed in spring 2003. The darn things took root quickly, and soon covered an area that was 2 foot by 10 foot! And that's with me trimming them constantly! I have them as a sort of groundcover underneath my Lilies. Trust me, the purple under the tall green leaves of the lilies just "pops"! [flower]
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Oh, another great talent these plants have is the fact that they are actually drought tolerant! Go figure. [Smile] They are a native of Mexico, work well in full sun or shade.

Happy gardening when you get them! [muggs]

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CajunMama
"Sing praises to the Lord..." Psalm 9:11
Plants: 94 | From: South Louisiana | Registered: Jul 2006  |  Seeded: 65.138.101.140
   

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