tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post6240224006530215809..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: Wildflower Wednesday: In Praise of a Rather Tall Wildflower!Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-43933243949249260292014-08-14T19:10:35.903-05:002014-08-14T19:10:35.903-05:00I have a thing for tall perennials and have come t...I have a thing for tall perennials and have come to love this one. We have it paired with 'Autumn Minaret' daylily in a garden at work. which is another tall thing. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-62040202393109161352014-08-01T20:24:56.458-05:002014-08-01T20:24:56.458-05:00Even with your advice, I think I'll pass on ad...Even with your advice, I think I'll pass on adding this giant to my garden. It just doesn't sound right for suburbia. But I must admit that I often wish that I had a more "wild" type garden area, like my own little prairie. I constantly admire all the wild areas growing along the roads and such. I'll just admire your cup plant from here! RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-15148487769799222592014-08-01T08:05:51.406-05:002014-08-01T08:05:51.406-05:00Even later here, but I finally have a post up. I&...Even later here, but I finally have a post up. I'm already writing some notes so I won't be so late for August's WW!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-41728651237829914612014-07-30T10:02:01.671-05:002014-07-30T10:02:01.671-05:00I'm a week late, as I aim at the last Wednesda...I'm a week late, as I aim at the last Wednesday, and use your meme for my garden this month.<br />Flaming in red and yellow against winter frost. <br />25C today!Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-84620508853673521342014-07-28T22:50:01.991-05:002014-07-28T22:50:01.991-05:00I love this plant for the late summer drama. You d...I love this plant for the late summer drama. You do have to keep an eye on it but I find keeping it in bounds to be a manageable task.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-67236151236596086142014-07-27T13:25:37.240-05:002014-07-27T13:25:37.240-05:00I planted my first plant this spring. I like the l...I planted my first plant this spring. I like the large leaves also as a contrast to grasses. I know I have planted it in the wring place but I willing to be proved wrong in that decision, guess I'll prune it with the asters.Greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477332422559225832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-14998526118989760752014-07-26T10:48:15.014-05:002014-07-26T10:48:15.014-05:00I have this in my garden, too and the birds/pollin...I have this in my garden, too and the birds/pollinators love it. I don't cut mine back, though. It's in the very back in an out of the way spot and I just let it do what it wants. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-30197579171771299232014-07-25T16:25:50.126-05:002014-07-25T16:25:50.126-05:00Spectacular. I heart this plant. So how/when exact...Spectacular. I heart this plant. So how/when exactly do you cut it back to control the height?Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402416428574401646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-74342222268546055802014-07-24T20:19:58.187-05:002014-07-24T20:19:58.187-05:00I can save seeds for you. I can save seeds for you. Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-44755208218655640482014-07-24T08:34:56.586-05:002014-07-24T08:34:56.586-05:00I've never grown cup plant, Gail. It sounds li...I've never grown cup plant, Gail. It sounds like another perfect plant for your conditions. Fascinating how the fused leaves collect water. That's a wonderful shot of the ragged butterfly.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-65603445712994730362014-07-24T06:16:12.688-05:002014-07-24T06:16:12.688-05:00What a beautiful looking plant! I'm pretty sur...What a beautiful looking plant! I'm pretty sure we don't have this in the UK, unless it goes by a different name. Your photographs are lovely by the way, glad I came across your blog.Paula @ Blooms 'n' Spadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008810455640357013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-50018374212969395632014-07-23T22:17:26.022-05:002014-07-23T22:17:26.022-05:00What an awesome plant! It's been on my list o...What an awesome plant! It's been on my list of plants to grow, and now that I have a large area in the back where it can roam, it would be perfect and can grow as large as it likes!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-85504293941584008882014-07-23T21:33:57.487-05:002014-07-23T21:33:57.487-05:00I do believe this is my husband's favorite nat...I do believe this is my husband's favorite native plant! Whenever we see it during our hikes, he gets so excited and chats about what a nifty plant it is--the way the leaves form a cup to capture water. I love the fact that it's utilitarian, native, and it has pretty flowers that the pollinators love. I hope to join in yet tonight or tomorrow morning. Sorry--running late. ;-)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-92041964021781520452014-07-23T19:09:32.814-05:002014-07-23T19:09:32.814-05:00Love the Cup Plant. Mine, started from seed in 20...Love the Cup Plant. Mine, started from seed in 2012, were BIG and blooming last year. This year, the seedlings are everywhere. I still think it is a great plant. Thanks for your post. P.s. I am in Nova Scotia, Canada, and have seen this plant very seldom in gardens here. It is not native here. Jeff Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372002775466431975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-79325736493170284542014-07-23T16:05:59.813-05:002014-07-23T16:05:59.813-05:00Yes please do...it's a plant that needs as man...Yes please do...it's a plant that needs as many viewers as possible seeing it! xoGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-78017237008306600902014-07-23T11:22:50.467-05:002014-07-23T11:22:50.467-05:00Hi Gail,
I have some photos taken, but have not g...Hi Gail, <br />I have some photos taken, but have not gotten a post together yet. Since I have already shown most of the blooms I was taking photos of, I was thinking about doing a post on one plant like you frequently do. Guess what the plant was going to be? Well, I may just do it anyway, and talk about cup plant from my experiences with it.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-37557766062184685272014-07-23T10:15:52.415-05:002014-07-23T10:15:52.415-05:00I can send seeds ;)I can send seeds ;)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-33286053940030960082014-07-23T09:33:24.918-05:002014-07-23T09:33:24.918-05:00I don't have cup plant but I do have swamp sun...I don't have cup plant but I do have swamp sunflower. It gets pretty tall as well. I know fall is here when I see it blooming.Sallysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397788379626486071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-48845513589187951352014-07-23T09:11:25.762-05:002014-07-23T09:11:25.762-05:00Bright yellow looks great against the summer sky. ...Bright yellow looks great against the summer sky. Tall plants like this are valuable in the garden--disguise the fence or a transition area. Moist soil is usually in short supply but we have several tall native sunflowers that I've added this year. Not quite 9' tall but I hear they can take over and that's what I'm looking for.<br /><br />Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-57550371741461663962014-07-23T08:57:04.359-05:002014-07-23T08:57:04.359-05:00I so wish I had room for this beauty...you know I&...I so wish I had room for this beauty...you know I'm not intimidated by tall plants!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-31213425289479071612014-07-23T08:26:22.661-05:002014-07-23T08:26:22.661-05:00I too love plants in the composite family and you&...I too love plants in the composite family and you're absolutely correct about those plants being the best among the best for wildlife. Often, they get rangy, but that's why stakes were invented! Beautiful photos; love that tattered, well-traveled butterfly!Tinahttp://www.mygardenersays.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-25006432933420658842014-07-23T07:30:36.813-05:002014-07-23T07:30:36.813-05:00I've always enjoyed seeing this plant in prair...I've always enjoyed seeing this plant in prairie plantings, and it's one of the few "tall yellows" that I can usually identify. I've tried to grow it from seed with no luck, but if I ever do get it established here, I appreciate the warnings about where to site it. <br /><br />I didn't realize it was Wildflower Wednesday already--I'm still trying to get my first Fling post together:) But I have a new native, also tall and yellow, blooming in my garden this year, so I definitely intend to get organized and join in.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-30694120344722120462014-07-23T06:46:13.359-05:002014-07-23T06:46:13.359-05:00I have seen this beauty popping up in gardens all ...I have seen this beauty popping up in gardens all around. It is striking during the dry hot times during summer.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-86543807004563267022014-07-23T05:53:47.648-05:002014-07-23T05:53:47.648-05:00I now have Cup Plant blooming for the first time i...I now have Cup Plant blooming for the first time in my garden, thank you for helping me identify it last week. I think it s a beauty, but it's in the wrong place in my garden. I need to move it! I shall look around for a better place for it to establish a colony as I would hate not to have it in my garden now that I've met it in person. Class is now in session on my blog for WW, with a much smaller flower than Cup Plant.Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-59156171779604159142014-07-23T03:35:11.964-05:002014-07-23T03:35:11.964-05:00I have had problems getting this to grow but mostl...I have had problems getting this to grow but mostly because I need to find a good site for it...but I will find it a place of honor for Cup Plant in my garden. This month I went back to May to visit with a special new plant in my garden...hope you like it Gail!Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.com