Thursday, 17 April 2014

FFF126 - EASTER ASTERS

Symphyotrichum novi-belgii also known as New York Aster is the type species for Symphyotrichum, a genus of the family Asteraceae whose species were once considered to be Asters. They are ornamental plants native to Canada and the United States. All of these plants are collectively and popularly known as "Michaelmas daisies".

The variety 'Peter III Blue', shown here, is an autumn blooming, double flowering lilac-blue aster that provides a stunning number of blooms around the Southern Hemisphere Easter time (April).
Α HAPPY EASTER, PEACEFUL PESACH & ΚΑΛΟ ΠΑΣΧΑ TO ALL!

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4 comments:

  1. Anonymous17 April 2014 at 11:09

    Have a wonderful Easter/Pesach celebration too!

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  2. Sara Chapman17 April 2014 at 21:42

    Very pretty. Happy Easter, Good Pesach to you as well.

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  3. Carole M.18 April 2014 at 00:45

    loving the Asters; another of my favourite flowers ...well, I really have many. Great photo and coloured Aster...

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  4. Ileana20 April 2014 at 23:49

    Very nice flower! Have a happy day!

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