Gorgeous

I found this stunning (breathtaking, really) flower in the alley behind our house today. We live in Seattle, and I’m certain that it’s a native Northwest flower, because I used to see the same gorgeous blooms growing wild along the roadside near my childhood home (about a two-hour drive away). Funny, as a child, I used to want to stick my finger inside each petal, and that is exactly what my little boys (the 4 and 2 year old) wanted to do today. Must be genetic!

It’s been driving me crazy today that I can’t remember what this flower is called! Do you know? Help me solve the mystery!

4 Comments
  • July 1, 2011
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    I think it is a foxglove but I cannot be certain. It sure is beautiful!

  • July 1, 2011
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    Hmmmm – is this going to be on the cover of one of your future books?

    I have no idea what it is but it is beautiful!

  • July 3, 2011
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    It’s definitely a foxglove. They are the first ‘annual’ plant we put in our garden, and now they’re sprouting up everywhere! The bees love them.

  • July 5, 2011
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    Glenda

    Beautiful! Love the hint of lavender color.

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