Mystery Plant

No idea what is is Jane, although the shape of the bud reminds me of something, I think its lovely too and would be interested to know what it is!!

It is extraordinarily beautiful, and its a herb. Now just let me do a little Recky...Salsify. I've seen it on here before...a real star of the wildflower garden!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/salsify

I agree with Karen...Salsify, Jerusalem Star or Goatsbeard. Beautiful plant.

Salsify seeded in my garden a few years ago too. They say you can eat the root but I wouldn't chance it. I do remember that when it went to a seedhead it was similar to a dandelion clock only much bigger and had a gold shimmer to it. Very nice.

Yes Thorneyside, apparently a taste of Oyster with a hint of parsnip! And the seed heads are good for a vase if seared according to Sarah Raven. Its such a beautiful flower.

Thankyou all for helping me out, I think it is beautiful - apparently(since finding out the name ) thanks to Karen I have googled it and find that there is a yellow must have version !!

Simbad I was like you not a clue - Bathgate what a lovely selection of names -Karen and Thorneyside I can't wait for that seedhead!!

Bye for now Jane

The Latin name tragopogon porrifolius. It is a biennial and sets copious amounts of seed. If you have some growing in the garden, only let one go to seed - it will generate enough offspring for the following year.

They do send out hundreds of little seeds on parachutes, like dandelions.

It's beautiful. We don't see them often around here.

I have one appear in my garden this year. the seeds have a parachute of hairs like a dandelion. Up here it is also called 'Jack go to bed at noon' as it opens in the morning and closes later in the day.