There are several rugs of forget-me-nots (none quite big enough to qualify as a carpet).
I love the delicate shade of blue, centred by the bold yellow and white star.
I also have quite a few clusters of bluebells...
...hiding under the bushes in the dappled sunlight.
On the edge of the lawn, a tiny purple violet is peeping out from between the too-long blades of grass.
But, if you don't mind, I need help identifying these...
They are numerous, but tiny in the grass. Close up, they look like this:
Anyone know?
I think it's a speedwell of some sort. http://www.wiseacre-gardens.com/plants/perennial/speedwell.html
ReplyDeleteOur entire garden is covered in forget-me-nots. It makes a change from the dandelions :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny, The flowers do look remarkably similar, though I don't have the foliage. Could well be one of the family :)
ReplyDeletemakenothingonline, John, Unfortunately, I have a pretty vigorous crop of dandelions as well!! LOL
Plant is Veronica Persica
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