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Ground cover ID
We think it might be a hyacinth growing through some ground cover but if anyone has an ID for the foliage plant that would help. It was growing in the woodland at Castle Ashby in Northants. Any help would be welcome? Or any ideas for a similar look from a groundcover.
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The foliage at the top looks like aquilegia. I think you're probably right about the flower being a hyacinth - they are out now.
Last edited: 02 April 2017 12:27:43
Hi Moviebabe. It looks a little like either a snapdragon or one of the Salvia family to me.
Looking closer I think LB is right about the flower. The foliage in the bottom half does look very salvia-like.
Thanks guys, I think salvia is indeed the flower. Looks more like that than a hyacinth you're right. I think they have just packed in a load of plants together and that's why it's such good groundcover. Lovely garden up there at Castle Ashby, worth a visit. Thanks lots for your help guys. MB
how big is it?
It looks like a corydalis to me but I might be misjudging the size. Something like Corydalis solida
In the sticks near Peterborough
It was about 8ins so the Corydalis solida looks like the one. Thanks lots nutcutlet, that looks like a good ground cover plant. MB
no, it's not a ground cover plant, it will be gone soon until next year. It pokes up through other plants (and the lawn), flowers, then dies back
In the sticks near Peterborough