Grandpas whiskers

23 years ago

A sweet elderly lady that gardens all the time has informed me of a flower called, grandpa's whiskers.

She is unable to communicate now due to health issues.

Anyone have any idea where I can locate this flower,plant?

Anyone heard of it?

CAM

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jennies3

12 years ago

The tree you're referring to as Grandpa's Whiskers is also known as a fringe tree. There is a Chinese and a native version. I was lucky enough to dig a seedling from my grandparents' place years ago and it is just a delight. Chionanthus is its botanical name. Excellent tree - 15-20'

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doris836
23 years ago
Try the seed exchange on this forum. Hope this helps. She maybe talking about cleomne? Doris
warmnights2_yahoo_com
15 years ago
I have a tree that my mother used to call Grandpa Whiskers. Can you describe the plant you are looking for? The one I have has very fragrant white whisker like blooms. My tree is old and it is appearing to be dying and I would love to know the correct name so I may get another. It blooms early spring.
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belle_la_donna
14 years ago
The flower you are looking for is Cleome. It comes in pink, and white. It is a prolific reseeder...and can get very tall and rangy..so be careful...plant it where you REALLY want it. I don't know about the tree...why don't you try to propogate the tree?
Phyllis Cantrell
9 years ago
it is Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) I have seen them all over Virginia and now farther south I find they grow wild. They are amazing trees
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8 years ago
Grancy gray beard?

Grandpas whiskers

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