Mrs. Peanuckle's Flower Alphabet (Mrs. Peanuckle's Alphabet Library): 3

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The heather flower blooms are a rose to purplish pink color, and the plant grows well in full sun to partial shade. This plant does not do well in high heat and humidity climates. Hebe Coral Bells, or Heuchera, is a perennial that flowers a rosette of leaves. The foliage is evergreen, while the flowers , which rise above the foliage, can be red, pin, or white, depending on the cultivar.

The plant forms small fruits during the fall that are edible, commonly used in jams, and are small, red, cherry-shaped fruits. Forget Me Not They have flower spikes that occur in cream, red, yellow, and orange shades. The stems are high above the foliage and may be as much as more than 6 feet tall. Bluebonnets or Texas Bluebonnets, as many of them are, belong to the category of Lupins. These plants are annuals that produce a blue to purple flower. The Hosta is also known as the Plantain Lily. These perennials produce an abundance of attractive foliage.The flowers are yellow and require full sun for best results. They are good cut flowers and attract pollinators such as butterflies. Oyster Plant The Calendula plant is also known as a pot marigold or English marigold. It tends to be fast growing and is a hardy plant but needs full sunlight.

Scottish Heather is a broadleaf evergreen plant. It’s native range is throughout parts of northern North America and northern Eurasia. Both the seeds and the plants are toxic and should not be ingested. Spires of blooms are produced by both types.

These flowers make good cut flowers and are fragrant, so make a great addition to potted plants right outside your door. Oriental Poppy

The genus has annuals and perennials, and many feature the characteristic yellow flower that we picture upon hearing “buttercups,” but some are cream or red in color. These are hardy plants that tolerate a range of conditions. Butterfly Bush The plant produces a variety of different colored flowers, including yellow, pink, and white flowers. The leaves are green but may be cream-flushed. Climbing varieties can be trained to climb trellises. Johnny Jump Up The leaves tend to be delicate and feathery, while the flowers may be single colors or mixtures. The flowers tend to be faintly scented but are not suitable to use as cut flowers. Brassica Gaillardia also goes by the name Indian Blanket. This plant is a wildflower found throughout areas of the United States, including Virginia and Arizona. The tree does well with full sun but can tolerate partial shade. The tree thrives in the heat of the summer and doesn’t do well with cold climates. Moonflower VineThe Armeria maritima plant is also known as the sea thrift. It is an evergreen perennial that can be found in nature throughout northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The flowers are rounded and may be pink, white or red, depending on the species and cultivar, of which there are many. Aster

The flowers are attractive to pollinators like bees, while birds commonly eat the berries. The plant can be eaten, with such foods as elderflower win or elderberry jam and has medicinal uses. English Bluebell There are mixtures and single colors available, with flowers produced in colors such as blue, white, red, and pink. They bloom from summer until early fall. Corydalis

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Lavender is a popular plant with a variety of uses, including making essential oils and for decorating. While cold weather climates require that the plants be overwintered, milder areas may see the plant produce blooms throughout the winter season. This plant is often found as a white flower, and it requires full sun to grow. Oxalis Feverfew is a perennial flower that has aromatic and finely cut leaves. The blooms are clusters of small white daisy-like flowers that are produced during the summer.