Indentify This Flower.
July 16th, 2007 | By: Jamie Jamison AdamsAsk the Expert: Can you identify this flower for me?
My wife and I planted these a few years ago, and can not remember what they are called. Can you help me out?
Bill
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July 16th, 2007 at 7:57 am
Bill,
The white flower in the picture is Veronica (speedwell). Identifying the specific cultivar is difficult with just one picture. If I had to guess — Veronica spicata. This variety blooms in midsummer.
July 16th, 2007 at 8:58 am
Jamie,
Thanks! I'll take some more pictures tonight and post them.
Bill
July 17th, 2007 at 9:54 am
Bill,
After Looking at the new photos, my first impression was incorrect.
This plant is an Itea — Sweetspire probably Henry's Garnet. The multiple photos gave me a better perspective.
July 17th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Bill,
That plant is definitely gooseneck loosestrife. I have it and it makes a lovely cut flower. It is slightly invasive but nothing like purple loosestrife.
July 17th, 2007 at 4:59 pm
Bill,
Jane maybe right. I have never seen that particular type of Lysimachia. But according to the picture in the American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, I think Jane maybe on to something. You'll have a positive identification this fall because the Sweetspire leaves will turn red but Loosestrife does not.
Jane,
I have only grown Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny) is the Gooseneck Loosestrife as easy to grow? Thanks for setting me straight. I love to learn new plants. Thanks!!!
July 18th, 2007 at 5:12 am
Jane, Jamie,
I've just looked up a bunch of pictures online of the gooseneck loosestrife, and it seems to be the right one. Thanks for the replies.
Bill