The Iris was vying for attention with the Prairie Smoke, a curious almost whimsical native plant. Later in the season the seed head of this flower produces whispy strands that look like smoke. Pollinators love them.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY
STOPS ALONG THE WAY
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February 16, 2021 at 8:47 am
I love these gentle colors!
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February 16, 2021 at 10:34 am
So do I. Thank you!
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January 31, 2021 at 9:27 pm
Such a colorful, lovely composition! Refreshing!
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February 1, 2021 at 8:49 am
Thank you, Donna!! So nice to “revisit” scenes like this in winter.
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January 31, 2021 at 6:10 pm
Oh, so pretty. I’ve never seen Prairie Smoke flowers and didn’t realize they were so small until I saw the purple violet in the center to size them. I might try to get some seed to sow for here.
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February 1, 2021 at 8:45 am
Thank you, Eliza. I haven’t seen them often myself, always a pleasure when I do.
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January 31, 2021 at 1:34 pm
How I like these flowers, they are so gentle but they are also strong.
You photographed them so beautifully!!!
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January 31, 2021 at 4:06 pm
I like them too.
Thank you, Kaya!
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January 31, 2021 at 12:19 pm
Lovely shot. Don’t think I’ve ever seen a Prairie Smoke. Would you share the date of your photo so I know when to look for them?
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January 31, 2021 at 12:50 pm
Thank you. I took the photo in late May. I believe it was at FWG.
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January 31, 2021 at 9:40 am
Very pretty! Nice to see some pink and purple this time of year.
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January 31, 2021 at 11:25 am
Thank you. I think so too.
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January 31, 2021 at 9:40 am
Iris is a beautiful flower with extraordinary features. Thus, inspired my pen name
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January 31, 2021 at 11:25 am
I agree.
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January 31, 2021 at 2:29 am
I have really enjoyed seeing these flowers!
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January 31, 2021 at 11:24 am
Thank you, Anne! I’ll try to photograph some when they go to seed, then they really live up to their name 😊
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January 31, 2021 at 12:05 pm
I would love to see their smoky tendrils.
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January 31, 2021 at 1:07 am
From your title, I was expecting elderly ladies in fashionable hats. I’m delightfully surprised. I’d love to see a closer study of the blossom at extreme upper left, if possible.
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January 31, 2021 at 12:48 pm
Ha, these might make for some interesting hats 😊.
I’ll look into your request, Gary.
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