Sunday, September 14, 2008

Garden Blogger's Bloom Day: New Mexican Blooms

I've been saving these photos, taken on a recent visit to Tecolote, New Mexico (near Santa Fe) for bloom day. I need help identifying some of them, like this first one. I know that it is not flax. It looks a lot like vinca but with smaller leaves. I now have it on very good authority, Mr. McGregor's Daughter, that this is phlox. Thanks, MMD! Another mystery flower.....



I believe this is called a "Texas Thistle"....




These sunflowers are everywhere, growing in patches along the roadsides....



This might be "broomweed" or desert aster....


This is purple nightshade.....


The very common Mexican Hat.....


at

4 comments:

  1. tut-tutSeptember 15, 2008 at 9:09 AM

    I think the top is phlox. But I could be wrong!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Carol MichelSeptember 15, 2008 at 9:21 AM

    I'm no help on identifying flowers from New Mexico, but it's nice to see what they have blooming, too!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Mr. McGregor's DaughterSeptember 15, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    The 1st photo is definitely a Phlox possibly bifida.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Mr. McGregor's DaughterSeptember 25, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    I'm glad I was able to help you ID the plant.

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for your comment! If you don't want to register as a member, just click the "Anonymous" button below. You can still type in your name and/or website if you like.