Not sure Pac, might be a Male Fern. I got it from a lady at the tip, it was in a big flower pot she was dumping
Word probably came from Cow's Lips because of the shape of the leaves Daniel There's a similar flower called an Oxlip, which is quite rare. When the Cowlips hybridise with Primroses they produce a False Oxlip, primrose flowers on the tall Cowslip stalk
Dogwood tree. I bought this in Feb, bare rooted it by washing the clay from the balled and burlapped roots, then planted in native soil. And here it is now. Prairifire crabapple. Various lilacs.
@Daniel W Beautiful trees and blooms. Your garden is showing Shining Bright. I am so happy to see how well your garden is coming this spring lots of newbies to see. Lilacs and crabbies. I bet the lilac fragrance is alluring. And the diversity of colors, even the dogwood tree is showing off beautiful color bracts. In fall you’ll have lots of red seeds for the birds.
I guess I could have looked it up . So I finally did. Wikipedia says.. "The common name cowslip may derive from the old English for cow dung, probably because the plant was often found growing amongst the manure in cow pastures.[3] An alternative derivation simply refers to slippery or boggy ground; again, a typical habitat for this plant." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primula_veris
[QUOTE="Pacnorwest, post: [/QUOTE] I'm guessing that purple leaf / yellow flower is a type of Euphorbia? Quite striking and beautiful
I'm guessing that purple leaf / yellow flower is a type of Euphorbia? Quite striking and beautiful [/QUOTE] You just won fifty million pine cones or hazelnuts of your choice.
Centaurea Allium ursinum Hyacinthoides Hyacinthoides and Allium together Aquilegia Camassia Sweet William— this stem survived the winter with the flower buds unopened.
Annie— Thank you so much, that was so nice of you to say so. I forgot to say that the combi-pic of the Alliums and Hyacinthoides are growing on the side of the train tressel that runs alongside our allotment complex. I have been naughty, for I tossed bulbs over there to add extra colour. I have also tossed some daff bulbs over there. Yes, a naughty boy indeed.
Annie— Those are lovely foto’s. The colours are stunning. I like bright colours in the spring. I am curious to know which Hosta that is there. It has attractive markings.
@Sjoerd , lovely fotos! I remember you writing about the Camassia. It is living up to it's promise and rewarding you for your efforts. Mine is just beginning to bloom. Your bulb tossing beautifies an area in need. not naughty at all. Here it would be called "Guerrilla gardening", an act of hopeful activism.
