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Can anyone identify this plant I’ve had it in my garden for 20 years- a perennial that does seed itself- grows in full sun, but will also grow in sh...
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Asked July 01, 2024, 8:42 AM EDT
Can anyone identify this plant I’ve had it in my garden for 20 years- a perennial that does seed itself- grows in full sun, but will also grow in shady areas- the blooms are tiny white flowers blooming now- July 1 it’s about 3 ft high.
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
This likely Cryptotaenia japonica purpurea.
1. https://garden.org/plants/view/126952/Mitsu-ba-Cryptotaenia-japonica-Atropurpurea/
2. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=265469
1. https://garden.org/plants/view/126952/Mitsu-ba-Cryptotaenia-japonica-Atropurpurea/
2. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=265469
