found this pretty one by the edge of the lake

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  1. petunia

    petunia Young Pine

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    This one was more pretty when the flowers were more full. I took a bunch of seeds from it to plant next year. Just not sure what it is.
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    It was the only one down by the edge of the lake,-like someone just threw it there maybe.
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    any ideas would be appreciated.
     
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    gardengater Young Pine

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    It looks like Cleome, petunia. Some bird may have deposited it there. Good find.
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    petunia Young Pine

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    Not so sure if thats what it is. I have purple, white, pink cleomes with seed sprouts and this red flower doesn't have the same seedlings.
     
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    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    Whatever it is, I like it. Very unusual and a great find.
     



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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Looks like Lobelia Cardinalis Petunia. It likes damp ground and the Hummers love it.
    Great find!
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Monarda didyma ?
     
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    flowerpower313 Seedling

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    I agree with Sjoerd. That's some type of Bee Balm (Monarda)
     
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    dvmcmrhp52 New Seed

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    They do like moist ground, no doubt about it.
    Ponds and lakes are a popular growing place for them.
     
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    EJ Allotmenteer Extraordinaire

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    I immediately thought Lobelia as I grow it as a marginal in my pond and it is in bloom now and looks mighty similar.
     
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    petunia Young Pine

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    E.J. or Netty
    After flower, does this plant get little pods which hold tiny little seeds?
     
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    EJ Allotmenteer Extraordinaire

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    I will try to remember to take a look at mine tomorrow, and if I am really clever, I shall take the camera and take a pic to post. I am going to tell Mark right now to remind me!
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Yes it does Petunia!
     
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Its for sure not Cleome.Its a beauty for sure .
     
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    petunia Young Pine

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    I know its not to be a cleome because they have sprouts like a bean that have seeds inside.This red flower had a round pod thats has seeds inside. Thanks though glendann.
     
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    Here is a photo of the lobelia cardinalis in my garden. Looks the same to me. How lucky to find it growing wild. Good luck with the seeds.
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