Baby Cone Flower ID help please?
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Echinacea augustofolia, purported to have the strongest medicinal qualities of the many varieties of cone flower often called just "Echinacea". After several tries to propagate these seeds, various seedlings appeared. I would appreciate your help in identifying which, if any, might be Echinacea.
I've read that Echinacea augustofolia needs many cold days and nights in order to germinate. Just putting them in the freezer won't do as they also need sunlight. Finding a bed where they will stay moist, cold and in the sun without being floated off in a storm or carried off by a bird or mouse is an interesting puzzle.
So, can you let me know, if you know, what we might have here? The top three photos seem to be the likeliest candidates. Your comments are appreciated.
Plant #1
Plant #2
Plant #3
Plant #4
Number Four doesn't have the central leaf distribution that the guidebook says echinacea should have, but still, do you know what it is?
Plant #5
There were several of these Number Fives, distributed as if they were meant to be there. I feel a sense of familiarity about them, but I still can't recall what type of plant they are. Do you know?
I've read that Echinacea augustofolia needs many cold days and nights in order to germinate. Just putting them in the freezer won't do as they also need sunlight. Finding a bed where they will stay moist, cold and in the sun without being floated off in a storm or carried off by a bird or mouse is an interesting puzzle.
So, can you let me know, if you know, what we might have here? The top three photos seem to be the likeliest candidates. Your comments are appreciated.
Plant #1
Plant #2
Plant #3
Plant #4
Number Four doesn't have the central leaf distribution that the guidebook says echinacea should have, but still, do you know what it is?
Plant #5
There were several of these Number Fives, distributed as if they were meant to be there. I feel a sense of familiarity about them, but I still can't recall what type of plant they are. Do you know?
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