Mrs. Peanuckle's Flower Alphabet (Mrs. Peanuckle's Alphabet Library): 3

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These blooms appear during spring and summer. The plant creeps low and the stems will put down roots as they spread. It can be an invasive plant but suppresses weeds nicely. Chicory The plants have delicate, scented, blue blossoms, although there are cultivars with white or pink flowers that are not as popular. Epimedium

The Flax Flower is native to areas of California, and it is a small plant belonging to the species Linumlewsii. The plant produces small flowers that are pale blue and roughly an inch and a half in width.The flowers bloom from the bottom of the plant upward, and the plant tends to lean rather than remain upright. Flowering Dogwood It grows in full sunlight or even partial shade. They will flower for a long period of time, generally throughout the summer and part of the fall. Carnation The scent is reminiscent of pineapple, and the plant can be grown to entwine with objects to make a focal point in your garden. Buttercup The flowers are a range of yellows, oranges, and even greens. The plant can be easily grown by sowing seeds directly into the ground. Plants range from 12 to 28 inches in height. California Poppy The Star of Bethlehem or Ornithogalum plant belongs to a group of around 100 species of plants that are native to Africa, Europe, and Asia.

The Columbine is known by many names, including aquilegia and granny’s bonnets. While the foliage is blue-green, the flowers come in single colors and color combinations, including pink, blue and combinations of brighter shades. While these are not a long-lived plant, they are relatively easily grown from seeds and prefer some shade. Coneflower Coral Vine or Berberidopsiscorallina is a plant from Chile. This evergreen climber produces long, pendulous red flowers, and it can reach heights of 15 feet.

The blooms may be white, pink, blue, or red, and they are produced on this shrub which tends to live for a long time. Most common are the lacecaps and mophead types. Some species are climbers, such as the Hydrangea Petiolaris. Hyssop

The plant’s blooms are bluish purple to white, and the plant does best with full sun. It will attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies and birds, and it is deer resistant. Elder The delphinium is a tall flower, growing around 39 to 78 inches tall. The plants produce spires of long-lasting blooms from late spring to early summer. The Cornflower or Centaurea cyanus is a hardy annual that tends to be easy to grow. You can grow them for cut flowers or use them in containers or bedding. A relative of the orchid, it can be difficult to propagate these flowers as they require soil that is constantly damp but never waterlogged. Dutch Iris

While the leaves are bitter, there are culinary uses, such as making a tea from the stems, leaves, and flowers. These annuals produce flowers in a range of colors, including bright oranges and pinks, and they may be single colors or a mixture of colors. They tend to be easy to grow, making them great plants for beginning or master gardeners alike. Nemophila