No, it isn't tassel flower. I did the very same thing Jean. It was so pretty I let it grow just sure there would be some lovely blooms but it never gets blooms that we can see. Goes right from that bud to the fluffy seeds. Let me see if I can find it now. I put some photos in the db. See if this isn't it Jean. Mine got as tall as me too & I'm your height.
I don't have raining oak tassels yet; I have POLLEN like you wouldn't believe!!! Well, maybe you *would* believe. Wash the car windshield & a couple hours later it's covered again.
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