tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post3111529296848746682..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: Mon Bouquet du JourGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-67955316122525895572012-08-15T15:22:04.382-06:002012-08-15T15:22:04.382-06:00Hi Tammy, By George you are right. Mandy figured ...Hi Tammy, By George you are right. Mandy figured it out. It is a flower that is a member of the Loosestrife family from the tropical regions of central America and Mexico. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-10449211542775500412012-08-15T15:19:55.920-06:002012-08-15T15:19:55.920-06:00Hi Mandy, Congratulations! The Mystery Flower is ...Hi Mandy, Congratulations! The Mystery Flower is a Cuphea Ilavea, very much like the cha cha, only slightly different color. Please send me your address through my Etsy shop and your prize will be on its way. Thank you for sticking with it and participating. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-7175723916296200362012-08-15T14:15:54.621-06:002012-08-15T14:15:54.621-06:00By George, I think Mandy got it. Just looked it up...By George, I think Mandy got it. Just looked it up and that's what you're growing! I see it will grow in Texas. I've had lots of Mexican Heather here, but it never looked like that! GORGEOUS!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292838682477046671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-50933624947833280702012-08-15T13:40:06.209-06:002012-08-15T13:40:06.209-06:00Hi Gina, is the mystery flower a cha cha cuphea? i...Hi Gina, is the mystery flower a cha cha cuphea? i have had the orange cigar shaped bat faced cuphea. good summer bloomer !Mandy Hollowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927069680066985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-87478084062580509212012-08-14T10:05:59.624-06:002012-08-14T10:05:59.624-06:00Hi Mandy, You get an A for effort. But sadly, that...Hi Mandy, You get an A for effort. But sadly, that's not what it is. Why not give it another try. We've had cool nights that helps my flowers because our days have also been very hot. <br />Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-40280356673046912622012-08-14T09:31:08.981-06:002012-08-14T09:31:08.981-06:00Hello Gina. is the mystery flower an Erodium Cicut...Hello Gina. is the mystery flower an Erodium Cicutarium? More commonly called Filaree or Redstem Storks Bill? Your flower gardens are amazing ! Too hot in Texas for such brilliant colors! ThanksMandy Hollowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927069680066985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-87641751465269141832012-08-13T15:33:11.030-06:002012-08-13T15:33:11.030-06:00Hi Gypsy and hello Darlene, You have both come up ...Hi Gypsy and hello Darlene, You have both come up with a couple of good answer. But so far, they are not correct. But please keep on trying. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-85124537117621485382012-08-13T15:27:41.003-06:002012-08-13T15:27:41.003-06:00Hello Maria, I looked up Queen's Grape Myrtle....Hello Maria, I looked up Queen's Grape Myrtle. Some of the varieties look very similar. But sorry no, that is not the right answer. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-3681633946913164032012-08-13T11:57:16.780-06:002012-08-13T11:57:16.780-06:00To me it looks like a Queen's Crape-myrtle but...To me it looks like a Queen's Crape-myrtle but this is a tropical plant and would be hard to grow where you live.María I.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12961953380480886167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-66607588331950123742012-08-13T06:06:36.950-06:002012-08-13T06:06:36.950-06:00Hello Tammy, You may try as many times as you like...Hello Tammy, You may try as many times as you like. It is not a flycatcher but that is an interesting choice...they also have very hairy centers. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-46471792772680288282012-08-13T06:04:51.645-06:002012-08-13T06:04:51.645-06:00Hello Eileen, Poppies are also on my favorite flow...Hello Eileen, Poppies are also on my favorite flower list. Thank you for stopping by. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-40392727630609116172012-08-12T21:38:43.229-06:002012-08-12T21:38:43.229-06:00Can I try again? Is it a cephalotus...or flycatche...Can I try again? Is it a cephalotus...or flycatcher?Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292838682477046671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-54985072716915478052012-08-12T17:49:28.468-06:002012-08-12T17:49:28.468-06:00They all so pretty and colorful. Just gorgeous. I ...They all so pretty and colorful. Just gorgeous. I think my favorite are the poppies.eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-24251717133106889532012-08-12T13:03:34.624-06:002012-08-12T13:03:34.624-06:00Dear Mary, That is exactly what the flower looks l...Dear Mary, That is exactly what the flower looks like...including the fuzzy center. Give it a try when you have a little time I have had a few good guesses sent to my Etsy site but none, so far, have identified the flower correctly.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-61171061586284816542012-08-12T11:27:02.337-06:002012-08-12T11:27:02.337-06:00Interesting flower with the petals so far apart. L...Interesting flower with the petals so far apart. Lovely fuchsia coloring.<br />I have no idea it's name and I don't have the time today to search - but thanks for giving me the opportunity! <br /><br />Mary in OregonMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-60360297059261361622012-08-12T09:50:11.089-06:002012-08-12T09:50:11.089-06:00Hello Tammy. Thank you for giving it a try. It i...Hello Tammy. Thank you for giving it a try. It is not a snapdragon, I'm sorry, and it is not related to the sapdragon. But it does look a bit like it doesn't it.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-43159935321415719072012-08-12T09:48:19.663-06:002012-08-12T09:48:19.663-06:00Dear Val, And a happy weekend to you. Often all y...Dear Val, And a happy weekend to you. Often all you have to do is throw out a mix of flowers and watch them grow. That is if you you can get enough water to them so that they can germinate. I love flower mixes because there are always a few surprises in them. Why not give them a try.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-28690897683983830312012-08-12T09:39:56.218-06:002012-08-12T09:39:56.218-06:00My best guess would be a wild snapdragon.My best guess would be a wild snapdragon.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292838682477046671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-16965734716965584552012-08-11T12:22:21.912-06:002012-08-11T12:22:21.912-06:00Dear Gina,
I am hopless at names of flowers. How...Dear Gina,<br />I am hopless at names of flowers. However. I must say that your garden is a painters pallette.. its full of life and brightness ..its gorgeous.. I have to admit, i am a little envious.. how I wish i could grow so many lovely blooms and plants.<br />good luck to the winners. I tried my luck over at "Where five valley's meet"<br />no luck.. my mother was the gardener.<br />beautiful photos.<br />happy weekend.<br />valvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.com