Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Alien Life Force or Common Weed?

I can tell you this about it: It grows like a weed, self propagating and rooted in poor soil.  It tolerates dry soil up to a point.  And no matter how abused, comes back year after year.  I have shot it from every angle possible and also taken a shot of the spotted stem.  Anyone?

5 comments:

Jerry Critter said...

I vote for alien life force.

Utah Savage said...

Jerry, I'm betting that's what everyone guesses. It looks tropical and very exotic in this desert landscape. A neighbor had them taking over her garden so she gave me a couple of starts years ago. They seem to only reproduce once and then get prettier with age.

Jerry Critter said...

"They seem to only reproduce once and then get prettier with age."

HEY! That could be me!

Commander Zaius said...

Had a strange plant in my yard one time as well. Dug it up and the root ball looked like a brain, gave me the creeps.

Mauigirl said...

That's what I need - "weeds" that look good and need no maintenance. Send some to my garden.