#purple asters

[laurakwatson]

SAMPLER

Little embroideries of little things.

[riverwindphotography]

Wild purple asters are in full bloom in the high desert, northwestern Wyoming

(c) riverwindphotography, June 2022

[prairiephlox]

pollinators love the late blooming willow leaf aster (Symphiotrichum praealtum)

[concentriccookies]

Purple Asters Text is lyrics from “Better In The Morning” by Birdtalker

Image ID: Hand embroidered stem of purple asters sit on a black fabric background inside a round embroidery hoop. There are 5 asters coming off the stem and lots of leaves. Under the asters is small text that reads “I learned shame when I was young, I will do better in the morning.” The hoop is held by a white hand in front of a wooden fence that’s being overtaken by pretty weeds.

[mycountrycottage]

I’m longing for the days when the sun is out and the asters just show up & show out in the cottage garden!

[thewillowoaklady]

Purple Aster in the fall

[patriciastrike]

[muttball]

China Aster

[fionagardens]

These asters are a lovely injection of September colour. Hurrah. But they also don’t cope well with dry conditions and suffer badly from mildew when they don’t have enough water. So I’ll be taking some of the asters out after they have flowered to replace them with more drought resistant plants. Some plants I can water, but mostly what I grow needs to be content in the conditions, both for my time and sustainability.

[clover-seeds]

some autumn details for your dash

[samdavisart]

“A Portrait of Flowers”

My poster submission for YUC’22 by RoomFifty.

This piece was created from a reflection on transformation and isolation. A trillium starts life as a white bloom but with age becomes a vivid hue of pink, purple, or red.

[screechinggardendream]

Ooh look look look! I'm so proud of my flowers. I have had the best luck with these. They grew so fast and vigorous these past months that the pot became too small and I had to make space and not a single piece died. Literally the smallest little guy grew into the smallest little plant with an almost normal size flower haha. It's so freaking weird and wonderful. Usually when we buy these flowers, they don't want to continue living when winter is over, no matter what we do. Until now mwuahaha!

The flowers aren't supposed to be that big and detailed. Definitely not supposed to have that sort of ombre (is that the right word? ) effect either. They look like snowflakes to me. Closest thing to snowflakes we'll ever have in the Bushveld haha

[selflearningbotany]

Popular Valentine's Day Flowers

(Aka I work in retail and these are the flowers we sold)

Roses

Roses are a timeless classic. Each color has a different meaning with red (romantic love) being the most popular followed by yellow (friendship, happiness) and orange (happiness, warmth). See pervious post for more colors.

2. Carnations

Carnations are popular puffball flowers that come in pink, white, red, scarlet, yellow, and green. They grow best in full sun and well-drained, alkaline soil. Given right conditions, they would be given light watering two to three times a week. They are completely edible. They are said to have a spicy clove-like taste and are often used for salad garnishes and cake decorations. Carnations symbolize love, which is why they are popular for funerals and are a great alternative to roses. Green carnations specifically, while they represent good fortune and youth, are also a symbol of gay or homosexual love as it had become popularized in 1892 by playwright Oscar Wilde.

3. Asters

Asters are purple or pink flowers from the daisy family. They prefer loamy soil (dirt with a small amount of sand and clay) and full sun. They hate shade. The reproduce by stolons or branching stems much like strawberries. They can grow anywhere from 1 to 6 feet tall (30.4 to 182.9 cm). They are great for pollinators and easily attract bees and syrphid flies. The flowers are edible and can be used for salads. The leaves can be made into tea. They symbolize love, wisdom, and faith.

4. Orange Lilies

Orange lilies, also known as fire lilies, are orange flowers. They prefer tropical climates. They like bright indirect sunlight and partial shade. They can grow up to 2 feet (60.96 cm) tall. The best fertilizer for them are slow-release fertilizers. They can attract pests such as mealybugs and spider mites. They are poisonous and can cause digestive issues to humans and pets. They symbolize confidence, pride, and wealth.

5. Calla Lilies

Calla lilies are elegant lilies that are shaped like a cone. They are most popularly known as white, but they also come in pink, orange, yellow, lavender, and dark maroon. They prefer full sun in cooler weather and partial sun in warmer weather. They regrow annually and can last for years. They like to be moist, but overwatering needs to be avoided due to root rot. They are mildly poisonous and can cause burning of the mouth and eyes in humans and cats but are usually not fatal unless taken in high dosage. They symbolize fertility, life, and death, which is why they are popular for weddings and funerals.

6. Anthurium

Anthurium, also known as Laceleaf or Flamingo Flower, are a type of red, pink, or white heart-shaped flowers. They prefer warmer climates, well-drained, acidic soil, and indirect sunlight as they do not like direct sunlight except during the winter. However, they do not like shade for long periods of time. They are traditionally used as houseplants due to their temperature preference of 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 Celsius) or higher. They should be kept moist and never allowed to dry completely. They are toxic and can cause burning of the mouth. They symbolize hospitality.

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[mycountrycottage]

Pure Beauty 💜

[nuansea]

The "not being toxic & pretend to be ok" task successfully failed this year ☑️

Psycho ☠️