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My brother who lives in North Dakota has these flowers that he planted from a wildflower mix and I would like to know what they are. Thank you!
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Identify flower #269738
Asked August 12, 2015, 9:03 PM EDT
My brother who lives in North Dakota has these flowers that he planted from a wildflower mix and I would like to know what they are. Thank you!
Monroe County Wisconsin
Expert Response
Dear gardener,
Thanks for contacting us. The blue flower is Centaurea cyanus, or bachelor's button. The pink/red one is not so easy to identify from your photo. It appears to be Lavatera trimestris, a member of the rose mallow family. While it is native to the Mediterranean, it is often included in flower mixes because it tolerates hot and dry climates.
Thanks for contacting us. The blue flower is Centaurea cyanus, or bachelor's button. The pink/red one is not so easy to identify from your photo. It appears to be Lavatera trimestris, a member of the rose mallow family. While it is native to the Mediterranean, it is often included in flower mixes because it tolerates hot and dry climates.
Thank you, appreciate your help!
