A Fairy Door & Purple Flowers

A quick update on my previous post of the Purple Field. 

After a trip back to the field to take some close up photo's of the purple flowers and a bit of a search around the internet, I have found out a bit more about this pretty plant.

It's name is Phacelia Tanacetifolia, some common names are Lacy Phacelia, Tansy Leafed Phacelia or Purple Tansy. It is an annual and grows to a height of 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) the flowering time is late Spring to early Summer.

Its grows well in hot, harsh desert conditions, but adapts easily to other environments, it can be seen across the USA, Europe and now in a few fields in the UK.

The flower spike is lilac/purple and is a favorite of bees. I love the long stamen coming from the center of each flower. Each petal has lots of tiny veins and the foliage is fern-like and lacy in appearance. I picked a couple of stems from the edge of the plot and put them in a vase, they have lasted wonderfully well.

I thought I'd include a picture of one of my Fairy Doors for no other reason than it's colour matches this post.

A Purple & Lilac Fairy Door

Wishing you a great week, I've heard that we in the UK are due a bit of good weather so take care and enjoy.



Jan x

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