Acanthus II

Bear’s Breech - Acanthus

Acanthus – Bear’s Breech

Bear’s Breech

Bear’s Breech – The Center of the Blossom

Acanthus is a genus of perennials gown for their large, deeply cut, deep green leaves, and their tall showy flower spikes.   They prefer full sun and warm conditions.  The one outside my front door is growing in partial shade, suffers serious neglect and returns faithfully year after year to endure such treatment.  Hardy to a fault.

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French Marigold

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Okay, so by now you are probably tired of looking at the center of the Marigold blossom.   I find the “flower within a flower” center of this particular Marigold variety to be incredibly lovely. 

French Marigold – Single Blossom White

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French Marigold – White

White Marigold Center

White Marigold

Marigold

White Marigold – single blossom French Marigold

Flower – May 4, 2008

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Lantana – May 3, 2008

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Lantana – May 2, 2008

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Jasmine – May 1, 2008

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