Balloon flower – Unexpected in common hours

Last month I posted about our balloon flowers, all of which were purple. Even when the buds appeared to be white, the flowers were purple when they opened. Balloon flowers continue to pop open by our fence, but now all of the flowers are white… “White… is not a mere absence of colour; it…

Balloon flowers

The flower buds puff up like balloons before bursting open. “Let your joy burst forth like flowers in the spring.” (Unknown)

Now Blooming In My Corner Of North Georgia: Balloon Flower

This is one of my favorites. Also known as the Chinese bellflower, it balloons out and then pops open. Linked to Cee’s Flower of the Day.

(Last installment) Now blooming in my corner of North Georgia: Balloon flowers, liatris, and bee balm

Balloon flower Its flower bud swells up like a balloon before opening. Liatris Often used in summer bouquets, this perennial attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bee balm Widespread across North America, bee balm has medicinal uses in mouthwash, as an antiseptic, and to treat headaches and fevers. Related articles Now blooming…