Mystery Plant

15 years ago

Here in a nursery bed I've used a number of times for native plants like the Canada Mayflowers(Maianthemum canadense) you can also see, has grown this nice looking plant, but I'm not sure what it is. Does anyone know?

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (4)

stoloniferous
15 years ago
That looks similar to a mystery plant that IÂve got in my own yard. It might be Rue anemone (thalictrum thalictroides) or something similar. Mine are also growing in the company of those little plants with the heart-shaped leaves, as well as ferns.

Though come to think of it, the leaves are shaped a bit differently. Maybe something related to bleeding hearts?

HereÂs the thread where I got some help identifying mine:

Here is a link that might be useful: similar mystery plant
davidl_ny5
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks, stoloniferous. Guesses over at "Name that plant" also included one of the thalictrums or a dicentra, both of which I have in my yard. Others were corydalis, which I don't know and haven't seen around, and a climing fumitory, which would also be new to me. I think I've got to let it grow a little at least, maybe let it bloom, to find out. Anyway, I can't do a comparison until I'm in the country in the week-end.
Related Discussions
mystery plant-what kind of plant is this?
Q
Comments (2)
Perhaps Abutilon theophrasti, velvetleaf? Here is a link that might be useful: Link to info
...See More
Mystery Eggs on Mystery Plant? (2 Pictures)
Q
Comments (22)
HA! That's pretty funny, mnktx. I went to a concert last night and ever since, "76 trombones in the big parade" has played in my head OVER and OVER, so they did it for you in advance. :-) If you're really interested in stuff like that (wasp eggs on caterpillars), you can follow the link below. Some folks at North Carolina State University's department of Entomology developed "a freaky tag-team of bugs" to eat kudzu, the vine that ate the South. Where I used to live, I watched a car parked at a garage get covered in kudzu in a matter of a couple weeks--it's beautiful, but it's the most aggressive plant I've ever seen. They didn't want the caterpillar to go nuts eating everything else, though, so they infected their caterpillars with an organic time bomb--wasp larvae in their backs which would eat them from the inside out. Poor caterpillars! Here is a link that might be useful: Freakish Bug Tag Team Article
...See More
Mystery plant, mystery problem
Q
Comments (23)
Way too much advice is being offered here. Make sure your Peace Lily is within several feet of a bright window, but away from direct rays of the sun. Do NOT disturb the roots. Watch carefully and water it just as the leaves start to wilt just a bit. It is okay for it to sit in a bit of water for a day or so. A little observation will soon tell you about how often it need water before it wilts. ~Will
...See More
2 Mystery Plants | Rubber Plant? Houseplant?
Q
Comments (2)
Thank you very much (especially naming the Jacaranda.) That one gives me terrible allergies. The last thing I need is to be growing it.
...See More
moonsanity
15 years ago
I wonder if it could be Dutchman's Breeches? They are related to bleeding hearts and you'll know as soon as it blooms. They are really neat!
stoloniferous
15 years ago
Dude. . . I'm totally going to have to plant some Dutchman's breeches next to some Dutchman's pipe. Are there any other Dutchman plants out there? I could grow myself a whole Dutchman! ;)

Related Stories

LANDSCAPE DESIGN Get the Mystery of a Gothic Garden for Yourself

By Frank Organ

Create an enchanting and tranquil scene with the stonework and wayward plantings of Gothic garden design

Full Story

PATHS Create Garden Mystery With a Zigzag Path

By Jay Sifford Garden Design

Foster intrigue by setting garden paths at angles ‘yatsuhashi’-style

Full Story

LANDSCAPE DESIGN To Make Your Garden Memorable, Add a Hint of Mystery

By Jay Sifford Garden Design

An element of mystique — intriguing gates, an interplay of light and shadow, hidden views — can take your garden to the next level

Full Story

HOUZZ TV FAVORITES Houzz TV: Beyond the Ghost Stories of the Winchester Mystery House

By MaryJo Ignoffo

Supernatural tales swirl around this perplexing Victorian mansion, but early home tech is the real marvel. See it for yourself

Full Story

DECORATING GUIDES Design Mystery: Why Do Pineapples Sprout Up in Home Design?

By Mary Jo Bowling

Early Americans were bananas about pineapples — and we’re still reaping the benefits of the sweet fruit’s symbolism today

Full Story

LANDSCAPE DESIGN Evoke Mystery and History With Moss in the Garden

By Le jardinet

Go ahead, lie about age. Moss on garden statues, planters and pavers creates the beautifully deceptive look of time’s passing

Full Story

CONTEMPORARY HOMES Houzz Tour: An Air of Mystery, Grounded in Practicality

By Claire McCall

Not all is revealed at once in this new New Zealand home, which balances cocktail chic and family playspace

Full Story

GARDENING GUIDES Great Design Plant: Athyrium Filix-Femina

By Jay Sifford Garden Design

If you need a well-mannered plant that shines in the shade, lady fern is for you

Full Story

WINTER GARDENING 10 Native Wildflowers to Beautify Your Winter Garden

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

They stand strong in wind, feed wildlife and are easy to grow. But you may want to add these plants for their looks alone

Full Story

FLOWERS AND PLANTS Help Monarchs and Other Butterflies by Planting Common Milkweed

By Pollination Press LLC

Summer-blooming Asclepias syriaca is an important larval host plant for the monarch butterfly and attracts a number of pollinating insects

Full Story

Mystery Plant

Comments (4)

stoloniferous

davidl_ny5
Original Author

Related Discussions

moonsanity

stoloniferous

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US

Mystery Plant

Comments (4)

stoloniferous

davidl_ny5Original Author

Related Discussions

moonsanity

stoloniferous

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US

davidl_ny5
Original Author