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Echinops rito -  Blue flowers, likes full sun.
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Dactyloctenium aegyptium -  Hi, I just joined this site, so if I make a mistake please forgive me.
I don't know what the name of this plant is but it looks like one of the grasses that grow in my yard. If you don't have it, don't get it. I can't get rid of it. It is so invasive. I really do not like this plant. Just thought I'd put my 2 cents worth in.
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