On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:56:45 +0100, Dave Poole wrote
(in article
):

A big yellow 'knapweed' Sally - Centaurea macrocephala. Nice thing
and a vigorous clumper for the middle or back of the border. It can
cope with light shade as well as full sun and is as 'tough as old
boots'. The only thing to watch is that it can become rather
mildewed and shabby on dryish soils later in the season. Oh and it
needs a bit of space to spread so give it a 3ft. centre.

Thank you both, Dave and Stewart. That is exactly it and you are both stars!
I will pour you both a virtual drink later. The person who gave it to us
wasn't very fond of it (probably because of the shabby bits) but kept it for
the bees - as will we.



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Sally in Shropshire, UK
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