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Blue Flowers

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Mike

© 2013 Michael Fiveson

Found in Mexico, where I discovered many beauties whose names I do not know.

42 thoughts on “Blue Flowers”

Jueseppi B. on December 31, 2013 at 8:46 am said:

Reblogged this on The ObamaCrat™.

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claude on December 31, 2013 at 8:53 am said:

Mike, it looks like Wild Blue Phlox. It’s range is from Canada to Mexico. Great color.

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- Mike on December 31, 2013 at 9:00 am said:
  
  How you get so smart claude? I won’t say “I don’t give a phlox”, because I do. Thanks.
  
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  - The Jagged Man on January 3, 2014 at 9:08 pm said:
    
    What the Phlox? Pun intended and yes beauty is where you find it, no?
    
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  - Mike on January 3, 2014 at 9:20 pm said:
    
    It certainly is my jagged friend.
    
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Marilyn Armstrong on December 31, 2013 at 8:56 am said:

Pretty. Very blue. Happy New Year, Mike.

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- Mike on December 31, 2013 at 8:58 am said:
  
  Thank you my Jamaican friend 😉
  
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awax1217 on December 31, 2013 at 9:10 am said:

I always find your pictures extraordinary. You have a great eye and have a unique perspective.

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- Mike on December 31, 2013 at 9:11 am said:
  
  What a nice thing to say Barry. Thanks a ton, and happy new year.
  
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  - awax1217 on December 31, 2013 at 1:40 pm said:
    
    back at you
    
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Heartafire on December 31, 2013 at 9:15 am said:

fragile, delicate, beautiful…

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- Mike on December 31, 2013 at 9:16 am said:
  
  Good words, all. Thanks.
  
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Boomdeeadda on December 31, 2013 at 9:28 am said:

Wow, I’d fill my yard with those if I could.

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- Mike on December 31, 2013 at 9:28 am said:
  
  Me too!
  
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myfoodandflowers on December 31, 2013 at 9:45 am said:

It is called Plumbago auriculata (common names blue plumbago, Cape plumbago or Cape leadwort).

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- Mike on December 31, 2013 at 9:48 am said:
  
  A Plumbago? “off we go, into the wild blue plumbago”
  
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  - myfoodandflowers on December 31, 2013 at 10:04 am said:
    
    You can easily google its images to confirm. It is a pretty plant. 🙂
    
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  - Mike on December 31, 2013 at 10:05 am said:
    
    Yes, I could do that, and thank you very much.
    
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  - myfoodandflowers on December 31, 2013 at 10:46 am said:
    
    You are welcome.
    
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  - Mike on December 31, 2013 at 11:05 am said:
    
    Yes, I did google and you are spot on. It is a blue plumbago.
    
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sheenmeem on December 31, 2013 at 10:16 am said:

I had those in white and mauve colors.

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- Mike on December 31, 2013 at 10:59 am said:
  
  Lovely.
  
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sueslaght on December 31, 2013 at 10:21 am said:

I am picturing that lovely color poking out of the snowbanks in the front yard. Ahhh the promise of spring… beautiful photo.

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- Mike on December 31, 2013 at 11:00 am said:
  
  The eternal promise. Thanks.
  
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Gill McGrath on December 31, 2013 at 11:59 am said:

my eyes are that colour (I wish!)

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- Mike on December 31, 2013 at 12:06 pm said:
  
  Now that is exciting (almost)
  
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doesitevenmatter3 on December 31, 2013 at 1:54 pm said:

Just looking at this photo brings me joy!
Stunning color!
Cork-poppin’HappyNewYear HUGS!!! 😀

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- Mike on December 31, 2013 at 2:00 pm said:
  
  Cork poppin’, fish fryin’, geese gallopin’ greetings to you!
  
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Michael Glover on December 31, 2013 at 5:46 pm said:

Happy New Year Mike!

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- Mike on December 31, 2013 at 6:11 pm said:
  
  You too Mike!
  
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Alex Autin on January 1, 2014 at 6:50 am said:

We have some of those in the back yard, beautifully captured Mike!
I hope you guys have a great 2014!

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- Mike on January 1, 2014 at 9:40 am said:
  
  So far my 2014 has been really nice. Woke up, cup of good coffee, and sweet Judy always here. Pumpkin too. Can I ask for more?
  You must have a nice back yard, eh.
  
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LB on January 1, 2014 at 3:41 pm said:

Somehow I knew when I saw this beautiful photo that the comment section would be fun to read. I especially like “Cork poppin’, fish fryin’, geese gallopin’ greetings” – you make me smile!!

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- Mike on January 1, 2014 at 4:02 pm said:
  
  I make you smile? What, like a clown? You think I’m funny? What, I’m here to amuse you?
  What movie am I referencing, Laurie loo?
  
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  - LB on January 1, 2014 at 4:59 pm said:
    
    Ok, I just have to be honest and tell you that I cheated BUT i did enjoy laughing through that scene in Goodfellas, once I figured out what movie it was 🙂
    
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  - Mike on January 1, 2014 at 5:40 pm said:
    
    Good for you! The scene is a classic and I have watched it way too many times.
    
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natuurfreak on January 2, 2014 at 11:30 am said:

Blue like heaven!Love it.

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- Mike on January 2, 2014 at 11:33 am said:
  
  Sweet Marylou!
  
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Anil patel on December 15, 2016 at 10:44 am said:

This plant’s name is Plambego auriculata.

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- Mike on December 15, 2016 at 11:01 am said:
  
  Thanks for telling me that. You are smarter than me, or at least know your plants. But I can cook an egg and whistle at the same time.
  
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Naz on March 16, 2018 at 3:29 am said:

It’s Imperial Blue Plumbago

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- Mike on March 16, 2018 at 4:24 am said:
  
  Nice. Thank you.
  
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