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TRACHYMENE
(Didiscus) . Lace flower
(Name
from trachus-rough hymen-a membrane;channels
of the fruit)
Some few
years ago an old favorite annual given the pleasing
name of Lace flower was introduced. It is Trachymene
caerulea. It is beautiful but does not always succeed
as well as the old standbys. The flower heads are made
up of small azure flowers produced in umbels like those
of the Wild Carrot. The stems are somewhat hairy and
grow 9. feet tall. The plants flower during July and
August.
Uses.
This flower is better for cutting than for garden ornament,
as the plants are not particularly showy in beds. Arranged
in a vase with small foliage, the blooms display their
charms to advantage. With greenhouse culture it thrives.
The hairy stems and leaves catch the dust which gives
the plants a shabby appearance.
GENERAL.
Successful in cool sections but not thrifty in hot,
dry Summers. Sow the seed in pots or flats indoors or
in a hotbed in March. Give each plant a foot of space
in the garden. The forcing of Lace flower is discussed
on .
Information
on 50+ annual flowers
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