Not Saponaria lutea...

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But what is it? Seems to me like some sort of Cephalaria perhaps? The flower stalks are about 20" tall; the basal rosette is ~1" tall. The flower stalks have one pair of lanceolate opposite leaves, and there is another pair immediately under the inflorescence. The inflorescence seems to be somewhat sticky (judging from the unfortunate flies that met their fate there). Any ideas? Thanks.

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Todd Boland

Sat, 07/09/2011 - 10:51am

I would say it is a member of the pink family, not a Cephalaria.  However, beyond that, I don't know.

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Todd Boland

Sat, 07/09/2011 - 1:14pm

Looking more closely, I can see its is a Silene... based on the 'caught' flies!

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Trond Hoy

Mon, 07/30/2012 - 11:44pm

Special plant, but I would say that's probably not the greatest loss you've had, Lori ;D

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Lori S. (not verified)

Tue, 07/31/2012 - 8:22am

No, unfortunately, I've lost many other things that I regretted a lot more.  ;D ;D