Saturday, June 13, 2009

wildflower


I left this growing in the fence border, but I think it is a weed. It is pretty, with small blue flowers going up flower spikes.
I cannot find my wildflower book to tell me what it is that I have left growing.
Two more nights to go for me before gardening...

7 comments:

Philosophical Karen said...

It's very pretty!

Doanz said...

All weeds are just "plants in the wrong place"- so I would call this wanted, beautiful plant a "flower". :) Wish I knew what it was too.

Sue Swift said...

Hi David,
I think you might have a purple salvia there. I grew them last year and they were wonderful.

Unknown said...

Keep it! It's a fab plant called Linaria purpurea, or Toadflax.

Although it is commonly perceived as a weed it is definitely garden worthy. Insects love it and its very pretty! I have planted one in my garden!

Ryan

Lynn said...

we have one of these x

Anonymous said...

It's not a Toadflax, it Common Speedwell (Veronica)

Anonymous said...

Sorry I've got that wrong, it is a Toadflax.