On 10/07/2013 18:20, Nick wrote:
"Nick" wrote in message
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Growing at a neighbours property. About 2m tall with small red
flowers/florets.
She is a little concerned as to what it may be and I am not blessed with
green fingers.
Have posted a couple of (poor) pics he
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xqk9mxbpfne6ojj/v9PihDphfm

Thanks to all for your knowledge, advice and wisdom.
I know it is bad form to reply to ones own post. Couldn't think of a better
way but probably better than creating a new post.
I've taken a few more pics today of flowers and foliage. Hopefully with
better focus.
Not only am I unblessed with green fingers, I am no David Bailey. Also a bit
tricky when the plant is waving around in the breeze. The plant is situated
in a sheltered easterly facing, dry, location.
Haven't measured it but reckon it's about 7ft.
Previous link should work, otherwise:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xqk9mxbpfne6ojj/v9PihDphfm

Thank you,
Nick.


Now clearly a Scrophularia. It doesn't jump out at me as being any of
the native species (though I am only familiar with S. nodosa and S.
auriculata) so I take Jeff's suggestion of S. marilandica seriously.

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Stewart Robert Hinsley