Perennials Collection (page 8)

Spiked Rampion (Phyteuma spicatum) close-up of flowerspike, with Wood Ants (Formica sp. ) feeding on nectar, France
Spiked Rampion (Phyteuma spicatum) close-up of flowerspike, with Wood Ants (Formica sp.) feeding on nectar, France, July

Bog Pimpernel (Anagallis tenella) close-up of flowers, growing on heathland, Dorset, England, July

Spring Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla vernalis) flowering, emerging through snow on high mountain, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) close-up of flowers, Spain, June

Dogs Mercury (Mercurialis perennis) close-up of developing fruit, growing in woodland, Dorset, England, May

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) close-up of leaves with waterdrops, Chipping, Lancashire, England, August

Sea Kale (Crambe maritima) flowering mass, growing on shingle bank, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, June

Sea Kale (Crambe maritima) forced stems, growing beside terracotta forcing pot in vegetable garden, Herefordshire, England, May

Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) flowering, Berry Head N. N. R. Torbay, Devon, England, July
Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) flowering, Berry Head N.N.R. Torbay, Devon, England, July

Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) flowering, with young banded snail, growing on shingle, Weymouth, Dorset, England, July

Stinking Hellebore (Helleborus foetidus) appearing through snow, Dorset, England, January

Orange Hawkweed (Pilosella aurantiaca) flowering, growing in wildflower meadow, near Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, Highlands, Scotland, August

Trumpet Gentian (Gentiana acaulis) flowering, growing in mountain habitat, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Trumpet Gentian (Gentiana acaulis) close-up of flower, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Field Eryngo (Eryngium campestre) close-up of flowers, France, August

Field Eryngo (Eryngium campestre) flowering, August

Stemless Carline Thistle (Carlina acaulis ssp. acaulis) flowering, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, October

Stemless Carline Thistle (Carlina acaulis) close-up of flowerhead, France, July

White Bryony (Bryonia dioica) close-up of flower, leaf and twining tendril, Dorset, England, June

White Bryony (Bryonia dioica) flowering, growing on fence, August

Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata) close-up of flowers, Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, June

Giant Bellflower (Campanula latifolia) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Yellow Bird s-nest (Monotropa hypopitys) flowering, Davenport Wood, Buckinghamshire, England, July

Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis var. japonica) Praecox, close-up of seedhead, in garden, Carmarthenshire, Wales, November

Thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering mass, growing on clifftop, Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

Common Quaking Grass (Briza media) flowering, growing on limestone meadow, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Common Quaking Grass (Briza media), Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) and other wildflowers, growing on coastal sand dune, Pembrokeshire, Wales, June

Wood Bitter-vetch (Vicia orobus) flowering, Massif du Sancy, Auvergne, France, July

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Perennials: From Venus Fly Traps to Vibrant Flowers" Dionaea muscipula, commonly known as the Venus Fly Trap, is a captivating perennial that lures unsuspecting insects with its vibrant lobes. Witness a dragonfly caught in its flowering embrace while a housefly hovers nearby. Phlomis fruticosa, also called Jerusalem Sage, is a densely branched shrub adorned with stunning yellow flowers. Its beauty and resilience make it an excellent addition to any garden. Garden varieties of the Persian buttercup showcase nature's artistry at its finest. These perennials boast an array of colors and delicate petals that bring joy and vibrancy to any landscape. Feast your eyes on the mesmerizing illustration of Maranta leuconeura Erythroneura, popularly known as Herringbone Plant. Its oblong green leaves intricately veined with red create an enchanting visual spectacle. Linaria vulgaris, or Common Toadflax, entices pollinators with orange nectar guides on its lower lip and long spur—a delightful perennial that adds charm to gardens and meadows alike. Beware the allure of Atropa belladonna, better known as Deadly Nightshade plant; this perennial may be beautiful but harbors potent toxins within its alluring berries—caution must prevail. Dionaea muscipula strikes again. Observe two Venus Fly Traps—one opening wide to catch a fly while another traps one between closed lobes—intriguing front view captures their predatory nature perfectly. See Sea Beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima) thriving in its pebble beach habitat on Bembridge Isle of Wight England in June—an example of how perennials adapt beautifully even in challenging environments Thistle species are a testament to the resilience and tenacity of perennials.