It's All How You Look At It by auntietk

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Feb 26, 2008

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Isn't this an interesting flower? I have no idea what it is. This is a shot I took last Spring at Wight's Nursery in Lynnwood, Washington. Andrea? Chris? PJ? Anybody know? I like the fact that there are three blossoms, three points of view, three petals each. And of course those fluffy, festive purple and yellow stamens! ..... Edit note: I knew my friends would come through for me! Thanks for the plant ID! :) Tradescantia, aka Spiderwort.

Comments (52)

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mbz2662

12:15AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Yes!

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Cosine

12:23AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

This really looks like some sort of Iris, but I can't find any pictures online to support my theory LOL. Beautiful photo, whatever they are.

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barbdennist

12:23AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

This is amazing not only in the striking colors, but in the uniqueness of the flower itself. What a tremendous shot! I hope you find out the name of it because I would sure like to buy one.

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Mad-Mike

12:32AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

At a Nursery!!! ahhh another sneak one haha!! very pretty capture!

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sharky_

12:36AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Beautiful colors.... Aloha

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beachzz

1:57AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

I would've said Iris as well, but the leaves don't seem quite right - nonetheless, another gorgeous shot!!

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mickuk50

2:18AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

looks a bit exotic more like a house plant although i could be wrong ,i`m sure someone will know though :o)..whatever it is,it causes quite a stir with its beauty tara .wonderful capture my friend mick

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durleybeachbum

2:29AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

I think it's a Tradescantia, probably Andersoniana group, and possibly the variety Zwanenburg Blue. The wild ones are native to North, Central and South America, and they are the same family as that ghastly pot plant that produces enless babies that you see dying in most peoples offices! A beautiful picture, Tara. In my garden these plants are slug favourites!

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artaddict2

3:05AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Whatever the name is, it is a fantastic and very interesting plant. Love the colour and the little fuffy part, it makes a real interesting subject. Hope you find the name and sounds like Adrea has. a good day to you "sneaky T" (new name for you Tara)

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fredster66

3:11AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

So beautiful!!

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jeroni

3:37AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

linda comp. amiga bravo

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ledwolorz

3:43AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Beautiful colors and flowers.Very pretty capture.

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Kelena

3:56AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Beautiful:)

aljaysart

4:10AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Beautiful capture, excellent well done.

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helanker

4:10AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

OHHH Yes. It is absolutely Gorgeous. I have never seen such one before. A really Excellent shot.

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G_Mansco

4:21AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

I don't know... but it's a real beauty ;O)

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NekhbetSun

4:49AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Some kind of iris or violet? ....lovely capture ~

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MaraP

4:58AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Amazing detailed macro!! Beautiful flower!!

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awjay

5:39AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

when in doubt ask andrea ;)

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JeffG7BRJ

6:32AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

You can se one here Tara, looks like Andrea has it spot on. http://www.waltersgardens.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=plants.plantDetail&plant_id=843 This one looks much nicer than theirs though, much more life to it. It is a gorgeous colour and those little tufts remind me of feather dusters. Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!!

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