Viper´s Bugloss
The blue ones are called Viper´s Bugloss. It´s the number one bee plant as well as the butterflies love their flowers... and these flowers are the most complicated ones that I have arranged so far because they have thorn-like stems. I had to wear gardener´s gloves every time for they possess those tiny hair- like needles that prick your skin without you knowing it. Its genus is called Echium and the specie is Vulgari. I have learned that they prefer to grow in an undisturbed open area especially in sandy soil. They are self propagating plants that often thrive on their own.
Yellow Sweet Clover
The yellow ones´ latin name is Melilotus officinalis. My goodness, this plant is poisonous!!!
I read this depresses the central nervous system. Its chemical composition is a mixture of coumarin, bishydroxycoumarin, choline, fat-like substances, volatile oil, mucilage, tannin. But, there are healing effects on human body once the chemicals are refined in the labs. It also prevents blood clotting, an anticonvulsant, drug, also heals wounds.
The flower vase I used is a vintage ceramics handed down by hubby´s aunt and is from the 60´s or the 70´s. I love its shape and I think it is very appropriate for this arrangement.
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