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Old 05-14-2007, 08:35 PM   #1
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OT: Do you know what these are?
We have some unusual flowers blooming in the front flower beds. Here are some pictures from my blog. They have a bit of a scent, but not much. Any ideas?
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Old 05-15-2007, 01:52 AM   #2
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purple nightshade? :thinking:
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Old 05-15-2007, 02:08 AM   #3
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Looks like campanula - or "bellflower" to me. Very pretty!
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Old 05-15-2007, 02:22 AM   #4
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Old 05-15-2007, 02:33 AM   #5
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morning glories/ moon flowers?
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Old 05-15-2007, 02:35 AM   #6
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More details: The flowers are about 1 1/2 inches long, with a double bell but no distinct "petals." The bigger ones don't look like they'll open out any more. The unopened buds are wrinkly.
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Old 05-15-2007, 02:37 AM   #7
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Campanulla I think. I have flower that has the same shape but different color. Very preaty.
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Old 05-15-2007, 02:00 PM   #8
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They look a lot like the Baloon Flowers I have in my flower bed. But, when mine open they open wider.

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