tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post266617110545195498..comments2024-02-07T07:31:06.512-05:00Comments on Greenbow: Common MullienLisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-18212999519216091342008-09-01T18:41:00.000-04:002008-09-01T18:41:00.000-04:00I just discovered this unusual plant growing outsi...I just discovered this unusual plant growing outside my living room window <BR/>and after reading about it, I realized that it seems out of its norm. The soil is very damp and it has found home with roses and in a shady area. Heard they like it dry and sandy and sunny. So, I think it's pretty cool. We have left it alone to see how high it will get. It is now almost to the porch roof.fairie111https://www.blogger.com/profile/08093064076109089086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-84396943149206129282007-12-16T19:01:00.000-05:002007-12-16T19:01:00.000-05:00Thanks Cyndy. It would be interesting to use them...Thanks Cyndy. It would be interesting to use them as torches. I have read about that before too.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-12890437071546333272007-12-16T17:18:00.000-05:002007-12-16T17:18:00.000-05:00I had a huge common mullien this year (towering wa...I had a huge common mullien this year (towering way over my head by about 3 feet!). I also discovered moth mullien...which is closely related but looking at them you would never guess!<BR/><BR/>I've read that in Medieval times, the stalk of common mullien would be wrapped with the leaves and soaked in wax or oil to use as a torch light. I was eyeballing that mullien this past summer thinking about giving it a try...alas, I got to busy...maybe next year! Love your photos!cyndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006126625281714507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-57627312606868478012007-12-14T21:30:00.000-05:002007-12-14T21:30:00.000-05:00Mary, I have seen hummers working the blooms too. ...Mary, I have seen hummers working the blooms too. <BR/><BR/>I will keep you posted Gintoino.<BR/><BR/>Way to go Marvin. I wish I had to mow around them. :/<BR/><BR/>Jodi, good to see you out and aobut. I hope you are feeling better.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-88903092188214331342007-12-14T13:49:00.000-05:002007-12-14T13:49:00.000-05:00Very interesting plant. I wonder if they attract ...Very interesting plant. I wonder if they attract hummingbirds, too. I'd like to have one grow here because of its unique look and strength. The last photo reminds me of desert cactus.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-38041196276492638802007-12-14T09:47:00.000-05:002007-12-14T09:47:00.000-05:00Verbascum thapsus is one of my favourite wild flow...Verbascum thapsus is one of my favourite wild flowers. I've been trying to grow it from seed but until now was unable to. I'll have to keep on trying. Please keep us posted on your progressesgintoinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17909773860893386823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-30801059946884208682007-12-14T04:05:00.000-05:002007-12-14T04:05:00.000-05:00I too love these "weeds" which are common in this ...I too love these "weeds" which are common in this part of the Ozarks. I usually mow around them so that they can bloom in the second year.Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374936227735741953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-85868092362549452292007-12-14T00:09:00.000-05:002007-12-14T00:09:00.000-05:00I'm with you, Lisa; I love mulleins, both the wild...I'm with you, Lisa; I love mulleins, both the wild species and the cultivars. We have several different species and cvs here, and there's one wild species. Bees and butterflies love them too. Some of the cultivars are shortlived perennials, which is a bit of a drawback, but they're wonderful nonetheless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-4897804406169171902007-12-13T22:18:00.000-05:002007-12-13T22:18:00.000-05:00I love how soft the leaves are of this plant! Gre...I love how soft the leaves are of this plant! Great job with this!mon@rchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818350642505126279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-10362199645565159972007-12-13T22:07:00.000-05:002007-12-13T22:07:00.000-05:00those plants look interesting.those <A HREF="http://www.flowerstogoonline.com/plants-c-44.html" REL="nofollow">plants</A> look interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-1331689325484206192007-12-13T21:13:00.000-05:002007-12-13T21:13:00.000-05:00Fascinating! I think we have these wildflowers he...Fascinating! I think we have these wildflowers here but I'm not certain. Your photos make me want to go check it out - I'll keep you posted. Merry Christmas to you and yours!The Giraffe Head Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163787271055203400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-44940479571035752492007-12-13T19:32:00.000-05:002007-12-13T19:32:00.000-05:00Yes Jayne these flowers are a mystery to me as to ...Yes Jayne these flowers are a mystery to me as to how to get them started.<BR/><BR/>Blackswamp Girl I will have to see if Ican see Craigs posts on Common Mullien. Maybe he can tell me something about them for me to be able to get them started.<BR/><BR/>I hadn't thought about the critters eating the seed before. That could be the answer.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-78962104651545586492007-12-13T15:40:00.000-05:002007-12-13T15:40:00.000-05:00Those are so beautiful! Craig over at Ellis hollow...Those are so beautiful! Craig over at Ellis hollow has posted some mulleins over the past year as well, and I really would like to have some in mine, too.<BR/><BR/>Do you think that maybe the creatures get to the seed before it has a chance to germinate for you?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-76326031738578820892007-12-13T06:49:00.000-05:002007-12-13T06:49:00.000-05:00I've never seen mullien Lisa. Thanks for the educ...I've never seen mullien Lisa. Thanks for the educational post. The flowers really are pretty. Funny how they'll grow in the most unlikely places, yet when lovingly place, won't budge...lol.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.com