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Who has Baptisia Australis??
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Posted by Too_Many_Pets LI Z7 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 1, 05 at 18:51
When does it bloom around these parts? I planted 3 babies last year, and am hoping they'll bloom for me this season. Thanks!
Lynn |
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RE: Who has Baptisia Australis??
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- Posted by Donn_ Z 7, seaside,NY (My Page) on
Thu, Jun 2, 05 at 7:21
| If they're going to bloom, you should be seeing some racemes developing now. It's an early summer bloomer. |
RE: Who has Baptisia Australis??
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- Posted by KWoods Cold z7 Long Is (My Page) on
Thu, Jun 2, 05 at 11:35
| My wife has some in the front border and it's just starting to bloom now (6/2). It was bought as a fairly large plant four years ago and bloomed for the first time last year. There may be a lot of reasons it took two years to bloom, transplant shock, establishing root system, etc. but it has lived in pretty ideal conditions since we've had it and in my experience they are pretty tough plants. I was a bit surprised it took two years to bloom, go figure. I've read they bloom second year from seed but do much better in their third and fourth year. |
RE: Who has Baptisia Australis??
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Well, I'm not really sure what a raceme should look like, but I have a feeling I'm not going to see those pretty flowers this season. THANKS!
Lynn |
RE: Who has Baptisia Australis??
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- Posted by Donn_ Z7, GSB, LI, NY (My Page) on
Fri, Jun 3, 05 at 6:37
| This is a Baptisia raceme: 
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RE: Who has Baptisia Australis??
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Thanks Donn...I have to keep waiting :-(
Lynn |
RE: Who has Baptisia Australis??
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| Lynn - I also purchased one in a quart-sized pot last Sep - and while it looks green and healthy, there is no sign of flowering. I'm glad to find out that this seems to be the norm. |
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