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We were wading thru and examining the different types of wildflowers that we planted this last spring, trying to identify ea species. This one was pretty much a solo act and threw us off guard. It sure doesn't match any of the field ID pics we are using. I assume it's a stray seed; whatever. It's a beauty...what the heck is it?
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Brettski, howdy! I've planted about 50 different types of wild flowers and not seen one like that. That's a beaut! Must be a hybrid.
You sure got sandy soil. Is that normal for your area?
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Hey bz... Nah, no sand...or at least very little. Its loamy topsoil that was dragged outta the pond basin during pond construction and laid on top of the clay base of the roadbed this flower was found on. - It was only about 18" tall; some deer is probably munchin' it down right now.
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Perhaps Cornflower (centaurea cyanus)some species considered "noxious" many species in the family,
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i sent a copy to my mom she is a boneifyed flower expert atleast the family and the state of forida think so.
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Brettski, it looks like some sort of chrysanthemum to me, or maybe Butterfly Weed.
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We did plant butterfly weed as part of the mix, and that was my first thought when we found it. The field ID pics were so different that I rejected the thought. The fuzzy center ball (technical jargon from the Bski school of horticulture) didn't appear in the ID pic. Maybe this FCB will completely morph into the petals. Then it would come alot closer to the pic. Reference I.D.
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I'm pretty sure that is Butterfly Weed. The fuzzy center ball is what is left when the petals fall off and probably contains seeds? It is a very pretty plant and very hardy. Nice job on the photo.
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The wildwood flower grew wild on the farm And we never knowed what it was called Some said it was a flower and some said it was weed I didn't gave it much thought...
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I dont know, looking at the orginal, the stem is longer and the leaves seem to alternate rather than branch off in clusters
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I don't know what it is, but its not butterfly weed. Butterfly weed is a milkweed and has pods form.
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Well, it only took 8 months and a nice lady in Great Britain (on a flower forum) to figger this one out. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the Gaillardia Tizzy .
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take a trip and never leave the farm
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I'm at a loss, Bski. Per Robert L. Henn's Wild Flowers of Ohio, it is not native to the Buckeye state, nor is it a common, introduced species.
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According to the linked website, it's some kinda new hybrid (Skagit Gardens exclusive introduction...?) Click on the PDF link at the bottom of the page.
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That is a Gaillardia grandiflora; with a mutation that occurs typically in nature and production at a rate of 1 every 200,000.I have studied Gaillardia in depth and I grow 500,000 a year for research and the market. I also do a little plant breeding and Gaillards are my current focus. I have released 2 to the market;G. x Commotion, 'Tizzy' and 'Frenzy'. I like to collect these mutants to through into my gene pool. Is there a possibility you could give me a ring so we can discuss your find? Or we can just type; though I type extremely slowly. 3602025731
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...been outta town, Nerka. Very interesting post. I just PM'd you. Hunt and peck your thoughts.
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