I can't do veggie gardening any more. No space. But I would like to mix some okra into the flower border. What do you folks find to be the best ornamental forms. All okra bloom beautifully, but I would think a variety with short internodes, more compact total size, abundant bloom, any color foliage. What are your recommendations? And where to get them? Thanks!
Peter
Best Ornamental Okra
Musk Okra http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/240/index.html
Musk Okra http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/109926/
Both are also an edible garnish...
~* Robin
Thanks for the thought on that one, Robin. But it sounds a little gangly, gets mixed reviews. I am looking at some white types, like Emerald, and the Silver Queen. And in the dwarfs, Park Seed has a 2' plant with burgundy coloration and mixed color flowers, called Little Lucy. I am about sold on that one. Check out the picture in their catalog on line:
http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10101&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&mainPage=prod2working&ItemId=5197&PrevMainPage=advsearchresults&scChannel=Seeds%20AS&SearchText=p16.v226;p16.v231&OfferCode=S1H
Have a happy garden day!