Monday, June 17, 2013

Some Wildflowers I Have Taken!

I thought I would share with everyone some of the Wildflowers I have taken so far this year. I just hope everyone enjoys them.

This is a Lilac Bush was taken at the Lighthouse in Racine. The dark purple is what I really liked.

This is a Mayapple flower it was taken at Harringtion Beach when we went there to visit with Drew's parents.

This is a Dame's Rocket it was taken on Cty Rd N in Kenosha. I also found out that this flower also can be found in white and pink.

This is a Eastern Red Columbine at Richard Bong State Recreational Area in Brighton Kenosha.


This is Lily of the Valley at Colonial Park in Racine. I really like this one because the look so delicate.

I do have a lot more pictures but these are the pictures I really like so far. I will be posting more during the week. I hope you enjoy these pictures because I am enjoying taking the pictures to share with you!


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5 comments:

  1. kkditherJune 17, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    The dark purple lilac blooms last the longest. If you are looking to plant one, look for those. I was always under the assumption the the Dame's Rocket along the road were Phlox. Is the greenery different? Maybe Mr. Corbs, the landscaper knows?

    Your pictures are very pretty, THB.

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  2. OrbsCorbsJune 17, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    A nickname for a plant can mean an entirely different plant in a different part of the country. That's why the pros use Latin, to avoid confusion. Personally, unless you're taking a horticulture exam, you can call them whatever you like.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hesperis_matronalis

    "It looks like Phlox but don’t let it fool ya. The leaves are opposite and the long seed pods are common among it’s Mustard Family relatives. You’ll also end up short if you start pulling Dame’s Rocket flower petals with ‘She Loves Me’ since there are only 4 instead of Phlox’s 5. So if you’re looking for love stay away from Dame’s Rocket and go look for something odd."

    http://wiseacre-gardens.com/wordpress/dames-rocket-by-the-grasse/

    By the way, I didn't know the flower. Thank God for the internet.

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  3. OrbsCorbsJune 17, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    By the way, beautiful pictures, THB. Reminds me of horticulture classes.

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  4. lizardmomJune 18, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    LOVE lilacs in any color, LOVE the scent, hubby hates it so I have to find it wherever I can

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  5. drewzepmeisterJune 18, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    The biggest surprise for me was the Mayapple. At first, I thought it was just a typical fern like p;ant till my mom pu;; back thee leaves and revealed the flower.

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