Here we are on Day 2 of Cathy’s’s meme ‘A Week of Flowers’ over at Words and Herbs, What a great idea to remind ourselves of summer in these dreary days! It also reminds me that in six more months, these scenes will return again. It’s a beautiful world out there.
Hello and a big wave to those I enjoyed reading yesterday. 👋
Grown from seed several years ago, Verbascum is a long-flowering perennial. Never have I seen a stem so covered in flowers so closely packed together
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Did you know? The leaves of some species are also known for their soft, fuzzy texture, which has led to their historical use as toilet paper or as a material for torches.
Verbascum, also known as mullein, is a genus of flowering plants in the figwort family. These biennial or perennial herbs are known for their tall spikes of striking yellow flowers. Verbascum has a long history of medicinal and cultural uses, and its leaves are often used in herbal remedies for respiratory conditions.
It’s frosty outside, and seeing this memory of June 2023 brightens my heart. Enjoy your gardening this weekend, even if it’s from the comfort of indoors.
P.
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They are beautiful Páraig, and I’m loving the glimpses of your garden.
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I repeat myself, a chara. Truly, a tonic to take time to look at our gardens in full bloom. Frost here this morning.
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Frost here too but with blue skies. Better than rain and grey skies…
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A beauty. And the usefulness of the leaves is a fun fact. Who knows when we may need to know that! LOL! Thanks Páraig!
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Yes, hiking in the mountains takes on new meaning! 😜
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I introduced my first Verbascum to my garden this year. They do flower well. Love these colours from yours.
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If it goes by the two-year rule, I’m stuffed. I live in hope.
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Not tried Verbascum, do they get ravaged by the S&S?
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Can’t say they’ve been ravaged, really. I’d be OK with some damage. Sort of live & let live. Mind you, if it were my lettuces that’s an entirely different matter! 🐌
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I love them! You’ve made a good choice in species too. I am living to regret letting the V. olympicum seed around the borders (yours on steroids). Then again, I’m never going to be caught short. 🤣
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Yes, it’s good to look on the bright side, a chara. I must check variety of mine. It’s written somewhere. 🤔
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I’ve learned a few things this evening about fuzzy textured plants and verbascum! The photo of your Verbascum and surrounding planting is lovely.
We’ve had frost for over a week, Páraig, and the garden is currently beneath the snow.
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We live and learn, and hope we never need to use the knowledge! Plenty frost here also, Catherine… so it’s mostly garden-viewing only.
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Truly the most beautiful Verbascum I have seen–so FULL of little florets. And grown from seed! What an inspiring and beautiful setting for such a lovely plant. Well done, Páraig!
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Go raibh maith agat, Cindie. (Guh-rev-moh-agat). I may browse catalogues to try other varieties. Nothing to lose.
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Stunning verbascum! I always find their leaves scratcy, can’t imagine using them for t.p. lol
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Let us focus on the flowers. Flowers only. 💐
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Stunning blooms!
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Go raibh maith agat, a chara. Gracias.
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I translated your comment on google … and you’re welcome. 😊
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