First, look what's been in bloom:
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| Read my Datura post here. |
I think I found out what this wildflower is, which I first posted
here.
I believe it is
Mountain-laurel (
Kalmia latifolia): "This spring flower is also known as Spoonwood and is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Ericaceae. These flowers are native to the eastern United States. The flowers of Mountain – laurel bloom between May and June and are star-shaped and appear in clusters. The flower colors range from red to pink to white. It blooms between May and June. This spring flower is also known as Ivy bush or Calico Bush, Sheep Laurel, Lambkill and Clamoun. All parts of the plant are poisonous. This is the state flower of Connecticut and Pennsylvania." (
source)
And now, showing off our second-hand style in my mother's garden. That's me posing with my hubby's daughter (her first appearance on this blog). She's 12, but 3 inches taller than me!
All the commotion caused the swallow to take a peek:
A cool shot from my mother's garden:
My mother planted clematis under her lilacs so that they climb up in its branches and bloom. An idea I will have to steal!
I have more photos to post from our trip to the valley, Nova Scotia (my birth place) over the next few days.
I think you're dead on in your id Of Mountain-Laurel. I am eternally grateful. It is not id'ed in Wildflowers of Ontario published by the Royal Onatrio Museum. But someone here called it Indian Tea, which was a useless id on the web as it led to a short course in teas. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI checked columbines and got columbine brevistyla which is the one in my post. The USDA site lists it as the northern edition, Alaska to Northern Ontario etc., no pinks here but who knows. Thanks again. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI see, columbine brevistyla is a native plant, but doesn't exist here in NS. The variety I have, "Granny's bonnets," are cultivated, so not a wildflower:)
ReplyDeleteThanks
Grace, the Datura bloom looks exotic...I've never seen the plant before so you will have to point it out to me.
ReplyDeleteNice pics of my garden and I'm glad someone managed to catch one of our little feathered resident. I keep planning to take my camera out and just sit and wait for a shot but end up forgetting.
You and Issy looked great in your "Frenchy" la haute couture. I think Issy really enjoyed herself.
Thanks for the oat cakes...I could just taste a hint of lavender.