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Unknown flowering perennial #749618

Asked May 12, 2021, 9:33 PM EDT

This perennial came to the nursery where I was working, it had no id tag. Store marked it down due to that and at the days end I bought it. Flowers are skant, yellow and small. Stem is thin. Height is about 12". Leaves are heart-shaped. It grows well in shade till the very end of the day, then a little sun comes thru lattice fencing.

Bay County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello

May we have a few more details, please?

A close up of the flower face so we can count petals and clearly see stamens would help.

Is this a vining plant, or do all stems come from a crown at the base? a picture of this, too will help.

Are leaves arranged in pairs opposite each other or do the alternate one at a time along the stem?


How long has it been planted there? It seems to be growing well for as cold as it is here in Michigan!


I will watch for your reply.

Dont know if I can reply and send photos with this email....here are two other shots I took, but I'll go out and get more...6






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Date: 5/12/21 10:44 PM (GMT-05:00)
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Subject: Re: Unknown flowering perennial (#0019549)

The Question Asker Replied May 13, 2021, 3:50 PM EDT
More pics of the mystery plant.  This has been here 18 or 19 years, from a gallon size its spread to aboud 2-2.5' across so not a fast mover.
The main stem branches into 3 stems and each has 3 leaves.  The flower I couldnt get any closer, only a tablet for camera and I dont know how to zoom if I even can.



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Date: 5/12/21 10:44 PM (GMT-05:00)
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Subject: Re: Unknown flowering perennial (#0019549)

The Question Asker Replied May 13, 2021, 4:07 PM EDT

Greetings, this is Epimedium (likely sulphureum) with that dainty yellow flower.  One of my favorites.  A very thrifty ground cover.  

Wow, that is so nice to know after all these years.....THANKS!  Bonita



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Date: 5/13/21 6:47 PM (GMT-05:00)
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Subject: Re: Unknown flowering perennial (#0019549)

The Question Asker Replied May 13, 2021, 7:57 PM EDT

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