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  • Purple Petunias From The Garden Greet You With A Warm Welcome
    Purple Petunia Dream.jpg
  • A soft purple colored wildflower along the road with several slender petals
    Purple Wildflower Nature Walk.jpg
  • A Soft Purple Petunia soaking up some morning light
    Purple Flower Soft Focus.jpg
  • A purple flower from Grandma's Garden with a scratch green backdrop and an touch of an antique vibe
    Grandma's Violet Blossom.jpg
  • A flower abstraction with deep purple, pink and cotton candy background tones.
    Violet Labialize Flora.jpg
  • The genus name is from the Greek echino, meaning hedgehog, an allusion to the spiny, brownish central disk. The flowers of Echinacea species are used to make an extremely popular herbal tea, purported to help strengthen the immune system; an extract is also available in tablet or liquid form in pharmacies and health food stores. Often cultivated, Purple Coneflower is a showy, easily grown garden plant.
    Purple Coneflower Delight.jpg
  • A bold and vibrant macro closeup of a pink and purple Marguerite Daisy against a textured rainbow colored backdrop. A bit of a hippy vibe that screamed a bit of flower power for me.<br />
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This spray flower has a classic bloom with many ray petals radiating out from a disk-shaped center. This colorful package of popping purple tinted daisies would add an alluring appeal to any wedding bouquet, table centerpiece or flower arrangement! <br />
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The Marguerite daisy or also know as the Argyranthemum frutescens, is a lovely daisy featuring a large middle of the flower generally yellow but depending on the variety they can also be pinkish in color.<br />
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The petals of the Marguerite are generally white, pink, or yellow. They can have single or double blooms and they are usually 1-2 inches in size. The leaves and such of Marguerite daisies are a blue-green color, thin and almost fern like.<br />
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The Marguerite daisy does best in richly fertilized, well drained soil. They also like to be planted in fully sunny areas. They work really well as a boarder or on the outside edge of your year or garden adding the perfect splash of color to the area.<br />
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This type of daisy is a pretty hardy plant, if you have them planted outside make sure to water them about twice a week. If the plant starts to wilt it is a sign that they need a bit more water. Keep the soil moist pretty often, but never all the time because like with most plants, their root will rot if left in constant water.
    Flower Empowered.jpg
  • A Yellow Centered Purple Starburst Flower Along The Road
    Slender Purple Petals.jpg
  • A Soft Focus Purple Daisy Captured From Behind With Soft Purple Warm Light
    Soft Focus Purple Daisy Behind.jpg
  • A Purple Petunia Pops From The Morning Garden Light
    Poppin Purple Petunia.jpg
  • A robust, drought tolerant perennial, native to the midwestern and southeastern United States. flowers are arranged individually on sturdy, elongated stems with soft lavender or purple petals surrounding an iridescent red-orange, coned center. Prefers full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soils.<br />
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Echinacea is a genus, or group of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae. The nine species it contains are commonly called coneflowers<br />
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The Coneflower has many historical uses as well. The Fox used purple coneflower as an anticonvulsive and gastro-intestinal aid. The Kiowa chewed coneflower root for coughs and sore throats. The Omaha and Pawnee used a smoke treatment as a remedy for headache. A poultice of smashed roots were applied as an anesthetic to arms and hands by the Omaha, and a poultice was applied to enlarged glands as a treatment for diseases such as mumps by the Pawnee, Ponca, Dakota, and Winnebago. Purple coneflower was used to increase endurance in the sweat lodge ceremony by the Dakota, Pawnee, Ponca, and Winnebago.<br />
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The purple coneflower grows in open rocky prairies and plains. It is found primarily in the Great Plains, east of the Rocky Mountains from Texas to Montana and Saskatchewan, to eastern Oklahoma, western Iowa, and western Minnesota
    Soft Focus Coneflower.jpg
  • Pastelated Florets - Orginally a macro cloeup shot of small garden flowers (Sweet William Dianthus I believe) with a bit of flare to hit the mood I was after
    Pastelated Florets.jpg
  • The Douglas Aster is an Rhizomatous perennial wildflower with much-branched stems and light purple aster-like flower heads. It has Ray flowers are blue to purple and disk flowers are yellow. The flowers are 1-2 cm long. A distinguishing characterisitic of Douglas aster is its thick overlapping bracts beneath each flower head. Also, outer margins of thegracts have a thin, transparent (waxy/papery) look.<br />
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The Painted lady butterfly, red admiral, spring azure, orange sulphur, and woodland skipper butterflies are attracted to the flowers.<br />
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The Douglas Aster (Subspicatum) is generally described as a perennial forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Douglas Aster (Subspicatum) has green foliage and inconspicuous purple flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Douglas Aster (Subspicatum) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate.
    Douglas Aster on Amber.jpg
  • A Purple and Fuchsia Dahlia Flower with White Tips
    Purple Flower unknown - dahlia .jpg
  • A soft violet daisy reaches through a daydream to find the light.
    A Daisy Daydream.jpg
  • Soft floral petals contrast against the black broken glass. Yellow and Purple Flowers arranged on shattered glass with a novelty flair.
    Blooms On Broken Blass.jpg
  • Pomegranate Titian.jpg
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  • Withering Purple Coneflower.jpg
  • The Eastern purple Coneflower genus name is from the Greek echino, meaning hedgehog, an allusion to the spiny, brownish central disk. The flowers of Echinacea species are used to make an extremely popular herbal tea, purported to help strengthen the immune system; an extract is also available in tablet or liquid form in pharmacies and health food stores. Often cultivated, Purple Coneflower is a showy, easily grown garden plant.
    Colored Pencil Coneflower.jpg
  • A White Dahlia with Pink and Purple Highlights Against a Backdrop of Deep Purple with Soft Evening Light
    Hello Darling.jpg
  • Soft Pink and Purple Petals Illuminated On A Backdrop Of Black Wrap The Yellow Floral Heart
    Fuchsia Floral Bloom.jpg
  • A Macro Nature Abstraction From A Pink and Purple Puff Flower Over Cotton Candy Pastels Highlighting Pointy Rigged Textures.
    Pink Power Puff.jpg
  • A dedicated to my mom, and inspired by breast cancer awareness Pink and her favorite color Purple. A Fine Art floral vision centered around a prominent pink rose atop a layer of purple magic and hope.
    For Momma.jpg
  • The spring bloom is a strong increase in phytoplankton abundance that typically occurs in the early spring and lasts until late spring or early summer. Spring blooms typically last until late spring or early summer, at which time the bloom collapses due to nutrient depletion in the stratified water column and increased grazing pressure by zooplankton.<br />
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This week the earliest of spring flowers are starting to dot the landscape with color and the tree buds give a promise of warmer days ahead. Daffodils are in full bloom, as well as crocus and dwarf iris. Color is just beginning to peek out from the hyacinths, showing hints of purple and pink. <br />
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Spring flowers come along and cheer us up at a time when we most need it -- after we've somehow survived another long winter. Speaking for myself, it wouldn't be going too far to say that they help me convalesce as I recuperate from Old Man Winter's months-long blustery barrage.
    Vibralicios Blooms.jpg
  • Soft purple petals pop from the foliage along side the road while on my nature walk
    Wildflower In The Wind.jpg
  • Two Purple Wildflowers Grow Behind Barbed Wire Wrapped Around A Tree
    Barbed Wilflowers.jpg
  • A pretty pink Zinnia flower contrasted against a metallic backdrop. <br />
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Zinnia is a genus of 20 species of annual and perennial plants of the family Asteraceae. They are native to scrub and dry grassland in an area stretching from the Southwestern United States to South America, with a centre of diversity in Mexico<br />
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Zinnia leaves are opposite and usually stalkless (sessile), with a shape ranging from linear to ovate, and pale to middle green in color. The flowers have a range of appearances, from a single row of petals, to a dome shape, with the colors white, chartreuse, yellow, orange, red, purple, and lilac.<br />
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Zinnias are popular garden flowers, usually grown from seed, and preferably in fertile, humus-rich, and well-drained soil, in an area with full sun. They will reseed themselves each year. Over 100 cultivars have been produced since selective breeding started in the 19th century.
    Zinnia Urban Contrast.jpg
  • What is delicate, durable, and delightful all in one? The carnation , scientifically known as Dianthus caryophyllus, is a historically rich and meaningful flower choice. With its scientific name dianthus roughly translating to "flower of love" or "flower of the gods", depending on the source, this flower is one that has been revered for centuries. One of the world's oldest cultivated flowers, the carnation is appreciated for its ruffled appearance, clove-like scent, and extended blooming period.<br />
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The carnation's history dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times, when it was used in art and d?cor. Christians believe that the first carnation bloomed on earth when Mary wept for Jesus as he carried his cross. Carnations in these early times were predominantly found in shades of pale pink and peach, but over the years the palette of available colors has grown to include red, yellow, white, purple, and even green. Throughout so many centuries of change, the popularity of the carnation has remained undiminished. The fact that the carnation continues to endure is a testament to its vast appeal.
    Carnation Heart.jpg
  • A pink and cream tulip on a textured yellow and floral backdrop with a fine art feel.<br />
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Despite the fact that these flowers can grow in various climates, the tulip unfortunately lives a very short life. They die within three to seven days. However, while they are living, they grow rapidly, even after they have been cut.  It's not uncommon for cut tulip to grown an inch in a vase. In addition to growing after being cut, tulips are also known for moving around vases. This is because tulips will bend and "droop" in the direction of light.<br />
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Tulips are thirsty flowers and will drink a lot of water, so you will want to make sure to add new fresh water to the vase often. You can trim their stems with a knife to help them drink easier. There's no need to put any sort of flower food in the water. Tulips will be fine with plain water. Their stems can have up to a dozen leaves, but most have closer to six.<br />
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Tulips grow in a vast array of vibrant colors including yellow, red, pink, purple, orange and more.
    Tawny Cream Tulip.jpg
  • A Soft Pink Tulip on a Backdrop of Purple with Pink and Blue Glimmering Sparkles.
    Glittery Tulip Shimmer.jpg
  • A macro view into an Iris Barbata Elatior flower
    Into The Iris.jpg
  • A Macro closeup of a flower petal with just the right light glistening off the morning dew drops
    Drops Of Bliss.jpg
  • Some Digital Fun With Half Of A Daisy
    I AmBut A Piece.jpg
  • A little bit of rainbow hippy color in this macro flower
    Hippie Petals.jpg
  • Orchis mascula, the early purple orchid, is a species of orchid in the genus Orchis.
    Steeped Orchid Jive.jpg
  • So I decided my first photo dedicated to 2012 should be all natural, no processing, straight of the camera. That said, welcome to the new year.<br />
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Used a 500 watt phosphor bulb in a desk lamp to get the haze about an inch above the camera framing, all other lights off (accept the x-mas tree lights in the background). Shot on our polished granite kitchen table for the reflective surface. The angel is a lighted glass pieces with purple LED's inside.
    2012.jpg
  • A Carnation Flower With An Artistic Twist - A series of ridges, furrows, and linear marks contrast against the floral palette.
    Wandering Wildflower Visions.jpg
  • Large pink and purple petals one each cluster surround pointy yellow florets from the center in this flowing fine art floral shot from a garden.<br />
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I have not been able to get an identification on these flowers yet, try as I have.
    Pink and Purple Floral Pallete.jpg
  • A field of flowers filled with colors and a bit of a textured pressed feel
    Floral Stamped Colors.jpg
  • A cluster of purple Garden Phlox that was planted around my neighbors mailbox with a bit of a fine art flare.
    Violet Floral Imressions.jpg
  • A Pink and Purple Floral Pallet on Rainbow Pastels
    Petal jubilee.jpg
  • A fun flowering bush with glowing petals contrasted against a dark background with purple, pink and cream florets.
    Poppin Floral Bush.jpg
  • A Velvet Light Falls Upon Te Daisies
    Diasies Purple Moody Light.jpg
  • The smallest of floral details blanketed by soft lavender petals.
    Intimate Details.jpg
  • Leaving A Rosy Impression.jpg
  • Soft Buttery Petals On A Plum Colored Lighted Backdrop
    Petals on Plum.jpg
  • A single daisy chases the light and the delight of warmth
    Chasing Delight.jpg
  • Pretty Pink Vibrant Petals Pushing Through The Evening Sunset Garden Light
    Pretty Pink Petals.jpg
  • A Monarch Butterfly in Fluid Style Perches atop A Yellow Wildflower During Afternoon Showers.<br />
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The monarch is famous for its southward migration and northward return in summer from Canada to Mexico and Baja California which spans the life of three to four generations of the butterfly<br />
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Monarchs are especially noted for their lengthy annual migration. In North America, they make massive southward migrations starting in August until the first frost. A northward migration takes place in the spring. The monarch is the only butterfly that migrates both north and south as the birds do on a regular basis, but no single individual makes the entire round trip. Female monarchs deposit eggs for the next generation during these migrations.<br />
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Monarch butterflies are poisonous or distasteful to birds and mammals because of the presence of the cardiac glycosides contained in milkweed consumed by the larvae. The bright colors of larvae and adults are thought to function as warning colors. During hibernation, monarch butterflies sometimes suffer losses because hungry birds pick through them looking for the butterflies with the least amount of poison, but in the process kill those they reject.
    Butterfly Striations.jpg
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  • A Monarch Butterfly perched on wild chives on a moody overcast morning in a Wentzville, Missouri field
    Moody Monarch.jpg
  • A Deep Maroon Electric Lily From The Garden
    Electric Maroon Lily.jpg
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  • A long exposure macro shot of the sunlight hitting a Canna bud. Went with more of a dreamy focus for something with a bit more character to the composition that might allow it to be framed
    Phosphorescence.jpg
  • A Soft Blooming Fuchsia Colored Rose from The Garden
    Fuchsia Rose in Bloom.jpg
  • A single tulip shot with color flash gel. This was actually a tulip planted next to a mailbox I came across while out on a nature walk.
    Tulip In Color.jpg
  • Fresh new blooms in the garden inspiring me with a bit of a dreamy touch
    Visions From A Rose.jpg
  • A vibrant and bold tulip assortment with a fresh bouquet of colors, light and mood.
    Pateline Tulips.jpg
  • Lily Tincture.jpg
  • A single violet tulip surrenders unto the surrounding temperate vibrancy.
    Surrender Tulips.jpg
  • Lupine Highlighted With A Magic Glow
    Topaz Glow Fun.jpg
  • A flowing Monarch perched on a vibrant chive against a soft blue backdrop. The Monarch butterfly is a milkweed butterfly, in the family Nymphalidae. It is perhaps the best known of all North American butterflies
    Monarch Blues on Chives.jpg
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  • The Cynthia group of colourful butterflies, commonly called painted ladies, comprises a subgenus of the genus Vanessa in the Family Nymphalidae. They are well known throughout most of the world.
    Painted lady -Vanessa Cardui.jpg
  • A Monarch Butterfly Rests On Purple Flowering Chives in Evening Light
    Monarch on Moody Chives.jpg
  • A Monarch Rests On Purple Flowering Chives in Evening Light
    Monarch on Moody Chives.jpg
  • Purple Details and White Petals In The Garden
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  • A deliciously velvet purple field of wildflowers with popping yellow florets.
    Violicious.jpg
  • A Multicolored Gerbera Daisy In The Garden With Bold Contrasted Fine Details and a Fine Art Feel.<br />
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These Daisies bloom in nearly every color (except true blues and purples) and produce fantastically large flowers on long, thick, sturdy stems. They last for a week or more in the vase, making them a favorite of flower arrangers.<br />
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Take one look at this beautiful Gerber daisy, and you can't help but bask in the perfection of Mother Nature. It's not just the perfect green stems climbing high as they (sometimes) curve and twist, it's not the delicate petals on the bloom, nor is it the exquisite flower center - it's the way all of these things work together.
    Scratched Gerber Daisy.jpg
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  • Hanging Purple Flowers In A Basket
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  • Tight Orchid Detail Highlights Profound This Floral Photograph
    Orchid Illumine.jpg
  • A beetle sit atop wildflowers with a glow of violet under a row of spotlight glow
    Beetle Under Violet Spotlights.jpg
  • For the love of Orchids, Fine Floral Details
    Orchid Row.jpg
  • Orchid Beauty - The Wonderful Composition, Curves and Beauty of the Orchid
    Orchid Curvation.jpg
  • Orchidaceae are cosmopolitan, occurring in almost every habitat apart from glaciers. the world's richest concentration of orchid varieties is found in the tropics, mostly asia, south america and central america, but they are also found above the arctic circle, in southern patagonia, and even two species of nematoceras on macquarie island, close to antarctica.
    Fractal Orchids.jpg