Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Raindrops on Jacob's Ladder


Some people have identified this flower as Jacob's Ladder. However, it doesn't look anything like the 20 or so different flowers called by the same name on the Internet!

This is an old-fashioned bulb that resembles a miniature gladiolus, and it spreads. Well, the flowers DO look like a ladder, especially in full bloom.

8 comments:

Jean Campbell said...

I know it as Byzantine gladiolus.

Lois said...

The color is beautiful!

Halcyon said...

Pretty! I like the color. So bright!

Rose said...

Whatever it is, it is a beauty!

Janet said...

Thanks, NellJean. Glad to know that it is a gladiolus.

Chattahoochee Valley Daily said...

I have no idea what these are. Very pretty tho.

Unseen India Tours said...

Beautiful color and lovely shot !!

Kate said...

The shape of the blossoms and the colour are wonderful visual images.
PS. Haven't visited recently because I have a typical Minnesota summer cold with sleeplessness and lack of stamina--not much fun! Haven't been around much as a result! Have a good week-end!