Sunday Spires of a Different Sort
While admittedly difficult to stay away from the lake in the summertime, my legs have been reminding me that they could use a bit of activity as well, so I've been trying to do both. And, yes, my legs do talk to me...and with appropriate deference as well...
While walking yesterday I came upon a rather remarkable group of giant mulleins, here shown in about half their number and framed by some equally giant thistles. Almost all these plants were taller than me, easily reaching seven feet or more. What was startling about this scene was that every plant was in perfect condition...rare anytime and with this plant in particular. As you can see there was hardly an off-color leaf to be seen. I have also never seen such a large grouping, the occasional single plant popping up here and there, usually quite bedraggled. I'll have to return when the thistles bloom as that should be equally spectacular. Being Scottish, I feel somewhat obligated to do so.
Despite the now minimized size, I've also included a macro of the flower head of the mullein in the comments. This is an unusual bloomer as there appears to be no rhyme or reason to the appearance of the small flowers, many of which never bloom at all. If you look at the main image larger, you can better see this unusual blooming pattern.
Sunday Spires of a Different Sort
While admittedly difficult to stay away from the lake in the summertime, my legs have been reminding me that they could use a bit of activity as well, so I've been trying to do both. And, yes, my legs do talk to me...and with appropriate deference as well...
While walking yesterday I came upon a rather remarkable group of giant mulleins, here shown in about half their number and framed by some equally giant thistles. Almost all these plants were taller than me, easily reaching seven feet or more. What was startling about this scene was that every plant was in perfect condition...rare anytime and with this plant in particular. As you can see there was hardly an off-color leaf to be seen. I have also never seen such a large grouping, the occasional single plant popping up here and there, usually quite bedraggled. I'll have to return when the thistles bloom as that should be equally spectacular. Being Scottish, I feel somewhat obligated to do so.
Despite the now minimized size, I've also included a macro of the flower head of the mullein in the comments. This is an unusual bloomer as there appears to be no rhyme or reason to the appearance of the small flowers, many of which never bloom at all. If you look at the main image larger, you can better see this unusual blooming pattern.