Veronica Spicata Royal Candles and Butterfly IV
by Linda Brody
Title
Veronica Spicata Royal Candles and Butterfly IV
Artist
Linda Brody
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Veronica spicata Royal Candles in a landscaped garden display. These blooms are beginning to open and a Monarch butterfly is enjoying the event.
The winter/spring rains of 2016-2017 in Southern California has brought out displays of gorgeous flowers. This is a portion of a landscaped parkway area which has showy purples, yellow, reds among shades of green.
Veronica spicata Royal Candles (Royal Candles Speedwell) is an outstanding upright growing speedwell with large, attractive deep-green leaves and long blooming spikes of deep purple-blue flowers. Perennial plant. The plants are 10-12" tall x 12-15" wide. Veronica spicata Royal Candles (Royal Candles Speedwell) is an outstanding perennial and one of the showiest hybrids of this genus. A durable plant with a low, compact mat of attractive 2" long leaves, it puts on a stunning display of deep purple-blue flower spikes of over 12 " or more. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, and deer resistant. 'Royal Candles' is easily cultivated in average garden conditions in sun to part sun locations. A standout bloomer, it colors the garden from late spring into mid-summer.
Plant taxonomy classifies the Veronica flowers primarily dealt with here as Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles.' The common name is "speedwell," but the common and botanical names are used interchangeably, below. 'Royal Candles' is a cultivar name.
The monarch butterfly or simply monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae) in the family Nymphalidae. Other common names depending on region include milkweed, common tiger, wanderer, and black veined brown. It may be the most familiar North American butterfly, and is considered an iconic pollinator species. Its wings feature an easily recognizable black, orange, and white pattern, with a wingspan of 3 1⁄2–4 inches. The viceroy butterfly is similar in color and pattern, but is markedly smaller and has an extra black stripe across each hindwing.
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May 3rd, 2017
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Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations for having this great piece of artwork chosen to be featured in our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. I am proud to be able to support and promote all artists within our group. I very much enjoyed viewing the masterfully done piece from you portfolio to show off to all other artists and to attract perspective buyers. Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork with all FAA members. Well worthy of this recognition.