I discovered these three plants growing beside a stream on the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee just south of the Merriweather Lewis Park (Old Trace Drive). These wildflowers are in bloom now; photos were made last Saturday. Can someone help me identify them?
And where do you find wildflower seeds or plants for sale?
Thanks!!
I love the first picture. They look like bluebells to me, but I don't really know my flowers.
ReplyDeleteHi Lea, looks a little like a lobelia of some sort, the second not sure of and the third looks like a close-up of a goldenrod if I'm not mistaken. Do a google search of wildflower societies and find one closest to you. Perhaps they'll be able to help you with your seed search. Also check the rock-garden societies - they've got wonderful unusual wildflower seed from around the world.
ReplyDeleteSorry I can't ID the wildflowers but they are pretty. One online source for wildflower seeds that I know of is GrowOrganic.com. They are out of CA but have seeds that are specially designed for each region in the US. I, too, am just learning the names of the wildflowers in my area!
ReplyDeleteHi Lea, thanks for stopping by my blog and for the nice comment. All your pictures on your blog are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Lea, I agree with Barbarapc...the first one is a Blue Lobelia and the third one is a Goldenrod,Solidego. Love the center of the second bloom...all crisscrossed.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog, Keewee's Garden. The first flower sure is a lovely shade of blue. I also looks like a Salvia.
ReplyDeleteLea, hello. Lobelia siphilitica is the first one; second is an ex-aster/Symphyotrichum and the last is a Solidago/Goldenrod. Barbara's advice is excellent. gail
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have all the wildflowers identified. The first one was the only one I really knew for sure-the lobelia. I love it in my garden and self sows easily. GroWild or Nashville Natives in Fairview Tennessee is an excellent place to by natives. They just had their fall open house but spring will be here before you know it. I know a few good nurseries in another city (where my daughter lives) that has some great natives as well but you might have to specifically find a native nursery for wildflowers. Or if you have a good friend with lots of land that has some wildflowers they are super good sources!
ReplyDeleteThe tomatoes can stay in a closed paper bag. I place about 6-8ish inches deep. Check the bag every few days. Sometimes I forget about it and when I check I find tons of red tomatoes.
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I'm afraid I can't identify your flowers - the second flower is very attractive.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all of you for your kind comments on my photos, advice on where to find wild flower seeds and plants, and for your help with their names.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks, Tina, for the advice on ripening green tomatoes - closed paper bag, unheated garage, check the bag every few days. I am especially trying to get ripe tomatoes from an heirloom tomato, Mr. Stripey. He has had one setback after another all summer long. I'm thinking of writing a blog post about my experience with tomatoes this past summer - triumph and tragedy!
Thanks