Help name this perennial with long narrow leaves

[jwatts]

anyone know what this plant is called

[Newt]

Hi Jwatts,

Any pictures of flowers?* Where is this plant located?

Newt

[jwatts]

Hi Newt,
It hasn't bloomed yet.* It's in central Alberta , Canada , planted in full sun.

[Newt]

It reminds me of Centaurea, a native, of which there are several varieties.* Most have some fuzz in the leaves, some serated leaves and their leaves alternate on the stem.* Their buds have a distinctive pattern, but I can't tell these things from the size your pic.*
http://www.floralimages.co.uk/pcentamonta.htm
http://www.missouriplants.com/Pinkal...losa_page.html

Asters also come to mind but there are many.* Some have serated leaves and their leaves are also alternate on the stems.* Many have fuzzy stems.
http://www.missouriplants.com/Whitea...osus_page.html
http://www.missouriplants.com/Blueal...tens_page.html
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7...6471--,00.html

Can you post a picture of the flower when it blooms?

Newt

[jwatts]

[align=left]newt, it bloomed[/align]

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[Newt]

How nice.* It's a Campanula aka bellflower.* Some only grow to 3" tall while others will grow to 6'!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campanula

Do a google with Campanula and click on 'Images'.*

Newt