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Tracey wrote:
Hi All. A friend in Germany (western-central) has asked me if I can
possibly find out what the following flowers are he has growing at
the side of his drive - they appear every Spring apparently. The pic
he has emailed me isn't the best as it's not a close up, but still
maybe somebody can shed some light on what it is. Many thanks.

Tracey

http://www.picturebay.net/img/guests/Brian_flower.jpg

Looks like Ajuga reptans (Bugle) to me. Possibly a variety such as
"Caitlin's Giant", which is much bigger than the standard plant.

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...30463148fvPDGg



Read this after posting campanula and I think you may be right!! it does
look more like Ajuga

It does look rather like Ajuga, but it seems an odd location for it; I
thought Ajuga liked a bit of shade and damp. Perhaps the lack of
competition compensates for a non-ideal microclimate.
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Stewart Robert Hinsley