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Tue, Apr 12, 05 at 7:25
| Can anyone tell me what those beautiful pink wild flowers are that are growing in abundance along Hwy 90 between New Orleans and Lafayette, Louisiana? They sorta look like a poppy, but I'm not sure. I also saw them growing wild along the roads in Lafayette. If anyone knows what they are and has some seeds, I would love to get some.
Thanks for the help. SunGrasses |
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- Posted by HollySprings 8a Mississippi (My Page) on Tue, Apr 12, 05 at 14:16
| They're probably Missiouri Primrose (aka Mexican primrose, oneotherea speciosa), and no, you don't want seeds. They are horribly invasive and impossible to eradicate in any garden situation. |
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- Posted by greenelbows1 z9--so LA (My Page) on Wed, Apr 13, 05 at 2:13
| They really are very pretty, and also extremely invasive. Wouldn't be surprised if they're on the noxious weed list. But I love looking at them along the roadside! |
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- Posted by tamivileine z8b OS,MS, US (My Page) on Wed, Apr 13, 05 at 10:41
| how a weed in one area is someone's garden in another? I've seen these flowers along roadsides my whole life, and when I went to visit my hub's family in New Mex, they had 'em growing in flower boxes downtown. I about died laughing. sea ya |
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| They are Missouri primrose (oneotherea). They are invasive but pull up easily. They grow anywhere which is nice. I always have several volunteers in my garden this time of year from the empty lot next door. |
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