I've been cleaning house a little bit [on the laptop] and decided since I am always camera ready for flower photos when I'm out and about, and I have tons of Springtime wildflower photos, I'd share some here today...
This is a native bush that flowers in the spring. When I see them in bloom, I know that the hummingbirds and during migration, all species of orioles, are near by. The Coral Bean Bush [in order to propagate this bush, the red beans must be severed and soaked first --or so I was told].
Mexican Hat
I believe the blue blossom is Larkspur...and the red is salvia
Winecup
Larkspur with upside down sunflower [silverleaf sunflower]
...and one summer flower in bloom...
Texas Spiderlily [red blossom is turk's cap]
This is a native bush that flowers in the spring. When I see them in bloom, I know that the hummingbirds and during migration, all species of orioles, are near by. The Coral Bean Bush [in order to propagate this bush, the red beans must be severed and soaked first --or so I was told].
Mexican Hat
I believe the blue blossom is Larkspur...and the red is salvia
Winecup
Larkspur with upside down sunflower [silverleaf sunflower]
...and one summer flower in bloom...
Texas Spiderlily [red blossom is turk's cap]
The Spider Lily is weirdly spooky. What kind of bug is this on the flower? It has a red face and is REALLY creepy! The Larkspur and winecup are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI think it was just a fly of some kind & the red is reflection.
DeleteSuch beautiful flowers! Happy Monday!
ReplyDelete...and happy Monday to you Molly!
DeleteGood Morning and happy Monday! Oh, these are lovely flowers. I especially find the Mexican Hats attractive. The little hummer is cute too. I have hummers visiting my butterfly bush currently.
ReplyDeleteThe hummers have left our area...they'll return in the Fall tho, and I look forward to their passing thru.
DeleteSuch pretty flowers. I really like thos Mexican hats
ReplyDeleteI do too.
DeleteHello Anni,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and images. I really love the Spiderlily! Take care! Enjoy your day, have a great new week!
I think they're pretty too. Especially against a wooden fence.
DeleteLove your blooms. Flowers bring such joy into our lives. Have a great week ~ FlowerLady
ReplyDeleteThey enrich us!
DeleteThe first two are very common around here in especially in The Preserve where all the birds are. I love that Spider Lily looking thing. I got all excited thinking that you were cleaning house and then you said on the laptop haha on that I'm not doing house or laptop in fact it's not the laptop it needs to be cleaned it's the desktop. And I really need to do that and some real house work
ReplyDeleteI just walk past dirt, grime, dust in the house these days.
DeleteToday the bean photo is my very favorite! Nice selection overall.
ReplyDeleteI thought of trying to plant them
Deletebeautiful Mexican hat, Wine cup and larkspur....love them.
ReplyDeleteI like the wine cup too
DeleteThat Spider Lily gets most unusual. Really interesting. My hummers are still here and keeping me busy though not as busy as past years. Numbers are down by at least 50%. Hope that is not an omen.
ReplyDeleteHere, the #s are less in our yard too.
DeleteOh such delightful and gorgeous wildflowers.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the names of most of them...love the spider lily and the "bowing" sunflower.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Sue
The lily is unique, for sure
DeleteThey are beautiful, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank YOU Debby
DeleteI envy those who know so many names of birds and flowers as I was trained more in langes, literature and playing musical instruments ents I was only able to get a very basic instruction in horticulture and my eyesight being poor since birth also limited my sight and sound I’d of very local birds around me. I did a bird study in Guides and was stunned by the number of black feathered ones all differentiated by whisks of colour on belly or wings or throat.. Nature is so spectacular .
ReplyDeleteLovely post.
I lived with a father who was a farmer/avid gardener. He was a good teacher.
DeleteThose are beautiful photos! The spider lilies are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou may see them in your area!
DeleteLove this post. I can never get too many flowers. Each one has a special beauty.
ReplyDeleteSpring is a great time of year
DeleteSuch amazing and breaattaking photo! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you enjoyed them.
DeleteSpring seems to be such a short season! So many flowers cannot stand the heat. Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteRoses are the hardest challenge in our south Texas heat.
DeleteWhat a way to clean house! Spring time flowers are the very best!
ReplyDeleteYes, they are...the best time of year for wildflowers.
DeleteSome of those I've never seen before. I actually really like that spider lily! :-)
ReplyDeleteThey're unique.
DeleteBeautiful. Love the spring time flowers. Always wished they lasted longer!!
ReplyDeleteNice! :)
ReplyDeleteI had not heard of or saw the Texas Spiderlily...I so love that. Is it a wildflower/weed? I would never call it a weed if I had it. Guess I will go google it. Oh, the others are beautiful, too.
ReplyDeleteBy the plant, I think it may be a tuber? Jus a guess.
DeleteWow! Such pretty photos today! I never heard of the spiderlily - it's very unusual.
ReplyDeleteThat, it is.
DeleteLove the coral bean plant, but just don't eat the seeds...they are very poisonous! I didn't know you had to split them to get them to grow...I tried to grow some at our last house, and they never came up, so that is why. I just planted the beans as they were. But they grow wild all along the sides of the roads in the woods, and I don't see anyone splitting those beans! LOL! "Mother Nature" must know how to do it! Love your flower pictures...all so lovely. Thank you for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteThey probably split naturally...like you say, mother nature.
DeleteGreat post, and your photos and wit have a whole lot of power too! Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen.
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