Uploads from Patrick Costello, tagged digitalispurpurea

The Loveliest Spot

nobody@flickr.com (Patrick Costello) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 04:16:46 -0700

"The loveliest spot that man hath ever found"
(Wordsworth)

On my early morning walk round Grasmere.

Glory in the Flower

nobody@flickr.com (Patrick Costello) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 04:16:46 -0700

''Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower;
We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind;''
(Wordsworth)

On my early morning walk round Grasmere.

Foxglove

nobody@flickr.com (Patrick Costello) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:05:17 -0700

Patrick Costello posted a photo:

So I carefully sought out this foxglove in the rock garden at Sizergh for a macro shot, then proceeded to see foxgloves absolutely everywhere in the Lake District!
The flowers are arranged in a showy, terminal, elongated cluster, and each flower is tubular and pendent. The plant is frequented by bees, which climb right inside the flower tube to gain the nectar within.

Violet Foxgloves

nobody@flickr.com (Patrick Costello) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:31:28 -0700

Patrick Costello posted a photo:

Digitalis purpurea

Flower border near Beamish Railway Station.