ID, please: angelonia?
Can anyone confirm this is purple angelonia? It just doesn't look like any of the angelonias I've seen at the nurseries...leaves are different shaped and the blooms don't have that 'snapdragon stalk/clump'-ness to them.
I cut them back every winter, and the new leaves are a healthy green; but in no time at all, they start to appear rather pale. I've added iron, but no help. I think there might be some sort of leaf hopper sucking the leaf sap: when I brush my hand past the bush, there's a bit of a cloud of light colored bugs...can't seem to get a good look, as they're quick suckers!
TIA.
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- 8 years ago
Thanks, Omar -- appears the leaves of the Black Night sage are much larger than my plants.
And these grow to 6-8'. Mine don't get much taller than 12-18", tops.
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Good morning to all you generous GWers! I think the salvia briaustex mentioned is very close. In googling a bit more last night, I think what I have is closer to salvia greggii Mesa Azure (with leaf ends a bit more blunt/rounded than pointy):
It's definitely not anything exotic -- I'm sure I picked it up either at the local big box or (more likely) Houston Garden Center. Haven't seen it around lately, though.
Thanks for the Neem oil tip, roselee. I have fought a never ending battle with aphids (on my milkweeds -- yes, have lost plants to them) by resorting only to blasts from my hose -- they always find their way back in droves. I'd also read that spinosad is effective and likewise is safe for bees and butterflies. I have spinosad from a chilli thrips infestation on my roses last year -- I may try that, rather than have yet another bottle of chemicals on my shelf. :) Regardless, I'll be sure to report back. I'll also venture out this morning (more cool weather moved in last night...yay!) and see if I can't ID the bugs.
- 8 years ago
Well, did some reading, and whiteflies are definitely white. My critters are definitely green! :)
Click to enlarge:
Looking to be leafhoppers, so I'll head out tomorrow and grab some Neem.
- 8 years ago
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