Schizanthus (Poor man's orchid)
(photo by: Katie P)
Status: Identified
Number of comments: 2
Note: I would be grateful if someone could identify this flower for me. They have also come with pink and purple petals and at the moment the plants are about 30cm tall with feathery leaves.
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It looks like pictures I've seen of Schizanthus. I've never tried it because of my hot KY summers, but it grows well places with cool summers or mild winters. Thompson and Morgan sell seeds.
laelialee on 7/23/2008 9:55:59 AM
Definitely. Schizanthus-poor man's orchid.
sherryl on 7/27/2008 2:10:35 PM

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