Can anyone tell me what the plant is called in the photo please? : Grows on You

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Can anyone tell me what the plant is called in the photo please? Its really tall (about 8ft or more) and has enormous leaves. My neighbour has it too but she doesnt know what its called either!

14 Sep, 2010

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Pamg

a closeup of the leaves & flower would help please

14 Sep, 2010

Nickyt08

If its the leaf thats nearer the left about 2 inches up from the bottom of the picture nd 1.5 from left, then I think its a Macleya possible M. cordata.
Grows very tall and has large ish leaves.
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14 Sep, 2010

Sting

Thank you so much Nickyt - its the Macleaya microcarpa 'Spetchley Ruby' also known as Plume Poppy - I've been trying to find the name of this for ages

14 Sep, 2010

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