Comments on: Going for the gold: Tall plants

By: Margaret

Margaret — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:54:07 +0000

I feel right at home here among these giant plants of yours; so happy to get to visit you, and thanks for pointing the way.

By: dlyn

dlyn — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:06:48 +0000

Can I assume that grass is dead hardy in zone 5? I have been looking for a really tall one – did you buy it locally? And congrats on the win – your entries were great!

By: Rose

Rose — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:08:32 +0000

Those are some tall plants! Congratulations on your medal! But I think I would have won the “weediest garden” competition:)
I’m intrigued by the ironweed. I wasn’t familiar with it until recently when I saw it in a prairie restoration site–it really is a lovely plant.

By: Mr. McGregor's Daughter

Mr. McGregor's Daughter — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:29:17 +0000

I’d call that Vernonia altissima instead, and those Inula leaves are great. Good thing you’ve got room for them. A 10 or 12 foot season growth is quite an achievement. I’m very impressed.

By: Layanee

Layanee — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:20:43 +0000

Great in many ways. Love your bloom day scans. Always a treat to see them. The white are elegant.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:13:50 +0000

Your entries have reached amazing heights!!

By: Gina at My Skinny Garden

Gina at My Skinny Garden — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:50:22 +0000

By gosh those ARE some tall ones! I thought this was a lot of fun!