Showy Milkweed may not be on most people’s radar when it comes to photographing or observing wildflowers. Blooming prickly pears are generally taking center stage at this time. But given their importance to pollinator’s such as Monarch butterflies, I believe they deserve some time in the limelight. Plus they are considered classic American wildflowers. I […]
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Not to be left out of the early spring bloom party are the array of Wildflower, Botanical and Species Tulips. Unlike many of the early spring bloomers like Dwarf Iris, Pasque Flowers and Grape Hyacinths – which are in shades of purples, their colors are as diverse as their varieties. They may be miniature in
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As the late summer flowers come to a close, the first signs of fall (from my flower photography perspective) is when the Chamisa or Rabbitbrush begin to bloom. With their big bushy-like appearance and golden, yellow flower clusters exploding, they are hard to miss. Around here as in New Mexico, you find them blooming along
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Showy milkweed plants are a bit of an unlikely subject one would seek out to photograph. The plant itself with its broad, velvety, green leaves is not necessarily a standout. However, as I learned, Milkweeds are considered classic American wildflowers. Before they undergo their unique transformation to alien looking pods, their nubby pink buds given
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By now the purple Allium (Ornamental Onion flowers) are flourishing throughout the gardens. The days are warmer and the hummingbirds have returned and are whizzing around above. At this time a welcome sight are the dainty Blue Flax wildflowers. Coming in various shades of blues, purples and a lighter lilac color, they open wide to
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Bachelor’s buttons – also known as cornflowers, brighten up gardens with their little frilly flower heads. Coming in different shades of purples, blues, magenta and some are even two-toned with a light lavender and dark purple. At the local community gardens, I’m so grateful for those who include wildflowers with their fruits and veggies plantings.
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