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  1. Angie Jones (nut)

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    I was givem these but the label has faded, I can just make out the word 'yellow' in one of them. I think it's probably Cephalaria gigantea. Any other suggestions please?

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      The leaves look right but the flowers will be more creamy than yellow if it's the right plant. Lovely plant to have.
       
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      I agree it is Cephalaria gigantea. 2 m tall when it flowers, lemon yellow.
       
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        Thanks Obelix
         
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        Cephalaria gigantea. ..common name giant scabious or yellow scabious.
        Super plant...wish I had room for one. CEPHALARIA  GIGANTEA 29-06-2013 14-37-07.JPG CEPHALARIA  GIGANTEA 29-06-2013 14-37-42.JPG CEPHALARIA  GIGANTEA 29-06-2013 14-39-13.JPG CEPHALARIA  GIGANTEA 29-06-2013 14-39-26.JPG
         
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          Thanks Silver Surfer, I thought they were but lost confidence just before I planted them
           
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