So far this summer, there have been two Convolvulus blooms from my "Children's Garden" seed mix. I love the mix of delicate flowers that I planted in May around my lavender plant in a planter on my porch.
"Most twining plants seem to follow the course of the sun and bind round a support from left to right, but the convolvulus will always twine against the sun, confounding all attempts to train it, even dying in the process. Characteristics: The flowers close in damp weather. Habitat: The plant is indigenous to Europe and eastern U.S. Production: The upper part of the herb is harvested during the flowering season and dried at temperatures of no more than 40°C in a well aired place."
- Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines
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7 comments:
A local poet had two collections of poems published by Convolvulus Press. Thanks for this, my first look at the namesake. kjm
beautiful bloom, that one! well, and all of them. and in a pot no less. nicely done.
I don't recall having that Donovan song -- very old country and sweet. Thanks for it all!
My head still hurts, but nice to have a bit of beauty in between the rounds of pain killers!
That is such a beautiful flower. I'm going to have to see if I can find some seed around here to plant next spring. So lovely!
Just hearing donovan's voice sends me back a few decades. A wonderful sound.
read ra's second response and turned back to listen. I agree completely. Reminds me of one of dylan's low points when he slagged donovan in "don't look back." Good tunes. thanks.kjm
I've never seen one like that, and it's a beauty!
Thanks to all for your comments!
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