ID this large leaf plant, please

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

My friend was given this unidentified plant years ago and she recently shared it with me. Neither of us have been able to ID it, so hope you can help.

In this photo, it is to the left of the two hostas. The leaves are about 6" round with serrated edges, held on straight stems, light green with some leaves showing varigation. It is slow-growing and a bit 'ground-cover-ish' ( kind of like wild ginger is). It has been thriving in part sun and drier conditions, although I imagine it would do even better with more shade and moist soil. I am in zone 6b.

I'm going to try uploading a photo again. If nothing shows up, I don't expect anyone to spend much time based on the description only. Thanks.

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katob Z6ish, NE Pa

11 years ago

I remember gardening BDP (before digital photos) and even then these things were possible! LoL

(Btw that's laughing out loud, another text speak thing I swore I'd never use)

Maybe it's variegated petasites? It would get much bigger if there was more moisture but the description sounds close otherwise.

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lincann
Original Author
11 years ago
Drat ~ one of these days I'll figure out photo sharing......
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NHBabs z4b-5a NH
11 years ago
First figure out where the photo is stored on your computer. Then click on the button below each posting box (visible once you start writing) that is a icon of a camera and says Photo. It will open up a window that lets you navigate to where the photo is on your computer. Once you have navigated to where the photo is stored on the computer click on the photo file name or icon twice (or highlight the file and click the spot in the lower right corner of the window that says Choose.) Then wait while it uploads (a little spinning logo will appear while it loads.) You will be able to see the photo in the response box when it has uploaded. Then push submit as you usually do to post.
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lincann
Original Author
11 years ago
Katob ~ you are brilliant ! I followed your lead to see many photos of Varigated Japanese Butterbur. Could never have done it without you !

NHBabs ~ so kind of you to walk me through the photo posting. I have done all you suggested, but once the little spinning thing starts, it will go forever. I even checked to make sure the photo wasn't to large by staying under the suggested 640 X 480 pixels. Dunno what's up with that, but thank you for your help !
NHBabs z4b-5a NH
11 years ago
lincann - Perhaps like me, you have a slow internet connection? I have satellite and have found that I do best at times when others tend not to be using it, such as before 6:30 am. Or if you can use a library or other higher speed connection that may help. It usually takes 2 or 3 minutes to upload for me, so I am usually doing something else at the same time.
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lincann
Original Author
11 years ago
NHBabs: I agree with that and it's probably the source of the slow upload. We have always had slow internet due to distance/bandwidth/yada yada and other stuff I don't really understand. Will take your cue re: less busy times.
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
11 years ago
you dont need a photo sharing site anymore.. you load them right from your hard drive with the PHOTO button under the box you type in ..

ken
User
11 years ago
Yep, even I can do it...and I have been seriously technically challenged.
lincann
Original Author
11 years ago
Really thinking it's a internet speed issue. just need to pick and choose my photo sending times from now on. Thanks all !