This is my large-flowered hemp nettle (Galeopsis speciosa) seedling, sporting some very symmetrical
This is my large-flowered hemp nettle (Galeopsis speciosa) seedling, sporting some very symmetrical dewdrops this morning. A single plant appeared as a volunteer in the garden last year, and just three of the seeds I collected managed to sprout. Only one has made it to this stage. Commercial seed is difficult to come by, so I really hope this fellow makes it. If the universe is willing, in a few months he will look like this: I think these are the prettiest of the wild nettles, but of course they’re also the rarest. The yard is teeeming with red and white dead nettles, as well as a few common hemp nettles (which are similar to this type, but w/less-fancy flowers). Unfortunately there are also some pockets of stinging nettle lurking about, but much less than there was at this time last year.I’d really like to see more of these fancy ones, so let’s cross our fingers for this wee person to grow up strong & make a bunch more seed for me. -- source link
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