Indentify This Flower.

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1. Jamie Jamison Adams says:

   July 16, 2007 at 7:57 am

   Bill,

   The white flower in the picture is Veronica (speedwell). Identifying the specific cultivar is difficult with just one picture. If I had to guess — Veronica spicata. This variety blooms in midsummer.
2. Bill Stewart says:

   July 16, 2007 at 8:58 am

   Jamie,
   Thanks! I’ll take some more pictures tonight and post them.
   Bill
3. Jamie Jamison Adams says:

   July 17, 2007 at 9:54 am

   Bill,

   After Looking at the new photos, my first impression was incorrect.
   This plant is an Itea — Sweetspire probably Henry’s Garnet. The multiple photos gave me a better perspective.
4. jane schaefer says:

   July 17, 2007 at 4:10 pm

   Bill,

   That plant is definitely gooseneck loosestrife. I have it and it makes a lovely cut flower. It is slightly invasive but nothing like purple loosestrife.
5. Jamie Jamison Adams says:

   July 17, 2007 at 4:59 pm

   Bill,

   Jane maybe right. I have never seen that particular type of Lysimachia. But according to the picture in the American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, I think Jane maybe on to something. You’ll have a positive identification this fall because the Sweetspire leaves will turn red but Loosestrife does not.

   Jane,

   I have only grown Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny) is the Gooseneck Loosestrife as easy to grow? Thanks for setting me straight. I love to learn new plants. Thanks!!!
6. Bill Stewart says:

   July 18, 2007 at 5:12 am

   Jane, Jamie,

   I’ve just looked up a bunch of pictures online of the gooseneck loosestrife, and it seems to be the right one. Thanks for the replies.

   Bill