tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post8979456907856830474..comments2024-03-28T14:32:11.018-04:00Comments on Ramblin' with AM: Garden Bloggers Bloom Day October 2012 - Second Summerbookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-27763384794026015362012-10-16T09:46:46.414-04:002012-10-16T09:46:46.414-04:00I agree that the second mystery plant is a Japanes...I agree that the second mystery plant is a Japanese anemone. You're kind of on the edge of its hardiness zone, I think--last year's mild winter was probably good for it. Be sure to mulch it well after the ground freezes! <br /><br />Your sweet potato probably is edible, but it's unlikely to taste good, and since it was grown to be nursery stock, not food, I'd be concerned about what sort of fertilizer it may have had before it got to you!<br /><br />We had our first freeze overnight Friday, as well. I knew it was coming when it was already 36 degrees when my son got home from playing in the band at the high school football game at 10:00 that night! Luckily, I had already brought in or taken cuttings of everything I cared about.Kimberleyhttp://cosmosandcleome.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-86313632230552884242012-10-15T21:16:10.226-04:002012-10-15T21:16:10.226-04:00i like the delicate blooms in your garden and what...i like the delicate blooms in your garden and what fun with your surprise plants! Thanks for sharing and Happy GBBD! Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208392136967108192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-13802415995860114772012-10-15T20:24:05.587-04:002012-10-15T20:24:05.587-04:00I believe you are right about the Persicaria - and...I believe you are right about the Persicaria - and they have been very dependable for us. Thank you for the ID and thank you for stopping by!bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-56080857168168080382012-10-15T20:23:26.934-04:002012-10-15T20:23:26.934-04:00I believe you are right about the Persicaria virgi...I believe you are right about the Persicaria virginiana. The flowers did remind me of knotweed which we have (as weeds), too. I have many shady areas so I may be moving this. Thank you for stopping by and giving me the ID. Happy GBBD!bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-52238256678811206832012-10-15T07:28:11.100-04:002012-10-15T07:28:11.100-04:00Your first plant looks like some kind of Persicari...Your first plant looks like some kind of Persicaria, perhaps 'Paint Palette'? The second is Anemone japonica 'Honorine Jobert', I have some myself. They are graceful and dependable, once established. Thank you for sharing your garden, it is lovely!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-10289281496417746402012-10-15T06:23:23.834-04:002012-10-15T06:23:23.834-04:00Your first mystery plant looks like Persicaria vir...Your first mystery plant looks like Persicaria virginiana 'Painter's Palette'. It's a native species, so not considered invasive, although it does seed freely. I've only recently become aware of this plant, as I was looking for something to brighten up a shady garden spot (they say it grows well in shade too). I think it has a lovely habit! Couldn't find it anywhere locally (Philadelphia PA area) so had to order it online. I'm getting it into the ground today, in fact. So nice to see another pic of it!Vickinoreply@blogger.com