Mrs. Peanuckle's Flower Alphabet (Mrs. Peanuckle's Alphabet Library): 3

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The most popular species is Ornithogalum thyrsoides, or the chincherinchee plant. It produces spikes of white summer flowers, the most common color for these plants to blossom with. Osteospermum The Meconopsis or Himalayan blue poppy is a delicate poppy that produces a sky-blue flower recognized around the world. Morning Glory is a vine that grows in moist but well-drained soils. Another member of the Ipomoea genus, it can grow 10 feet tall. Pansies are popular cool weather flowers that do well in spring and fall. The flowers are often multicolored with “faces,” that can be yellow, purple, blue, and red.

The Star of Bethlehem or Ornithogalum plant belongs to a group of around 100 species of plants that are native to Africa, Europe, and Asia. The Bluestar Flower is a perennial native to the United States. It produces dense clusters of pale blue flowers during the spring, and the foliage in the fall turns a golden color. The Oxalis or wood sorrel plant is a plant that can become very invasive so should be grown carefully. It produces clover-like leaves with satiny flowers that have 5 petals. Hellebores go by other names, such as the Lenten or Christmas rose, as they flower in mid-winter or early spring. The alphabet is the foundation of a language - being able to recite it and give examples of things starting with each letter is key to reading and writing progression.The Echinops plant is also known as the globe thistle. This distinctive plant has silvery colored stems, with hairs on the foliage, that range in height from one foot to over 6 feet tall. Freesias are highly regarded for their distinct fragrance and their beautiful flowers. The plants come in a range of colors, especially modern cultivars. The plant grows in full sun to partial shade, and it has an evergreen leaf. It prefers sandy soils and doesn’t tolerate frost at all. Knautia The scent is similar to that of the hawthorn family of plants, and the plant gets to be at least 4 feet tall. Orchid The flowers come in a range of shades of pink, purple, and white, and some flowers have crimped or fringed edges to the bright petals. The flowers may be single or double and they are commonly used in wedding bouquets. Periwinkle

Monk’s Hood or Monkshood plant belongs to the genus Aconitum. It is a perennial with a tuberous root that blooms deep purplish-blue color between the months of July and August. These plants tend to spread and make a carpet, and they produce a feathery foliage. They like full sun and well-drained soil. Neoregelia The Ixora plant is commonly referred to as the flame of the woods. This plant is a broadleaf evergreen that flowers throughout the year.The tree does well with full sun but can tolerate partial shade. The tree thrives in the heat of the summer and doesn’t do well with cold climates. Moonflower Vine These blooms appear during spring and summer. The plant creeps low and the stems will put down roots as they spread. It can be an invasive plant but suppresses weeds nicely. Chicory The California Poppy or eschscholzia is a brightly colored flower with blue-green foliage. The flowers occur in yellow, cream, pink, and scarlet colors, and they’re usually 12 inches tall. The plant blooms from the top down the flower stalk, and it is a popular choice for cut flowers. It also attracts pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies. Bleeding Heart The Olearia plant hails from New Zealand, and it is a bushy, flowering shrub. During the spring, it produces small green leaves, but its flowers bloom during the summer and are white, starry-shaped flowers.

The Cornflower or Centaurea cyanus is a hardy annual that tends to be easy to grow. You can grow them for cut flowers or use them in containers or bedding. The flowers usually number a dozen or so blossoms on each spike. Some species may be white or purple-pink, and the stamens appear tipped in gold. Chrysanthemum Buttercups belong to the genus Ranunculus. Some of these flowers are highly invasive, while other species are less so. The Candytuft plant is also known as iberis. These small plants are generally less than a foot tall and are classified as hardy annuals.

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The blooms produce pale violet rays that are arranged around a central yellow disc. They prefer full sun, and these beautiful plants will attract pollinators like butterflies. Euphorbia The Epimedium plant is also known as the barrenwort, and it is a low-growing perennial. This is one plant often grown for its foliage, but many of these plant species have small, starry flowers that may be yellow, cream, or pink as some possibilities. Some are evergreen, but others die during the winter. Eremurus The Ox Eye Daisy belongs to the genus Heliopsis. These perennial plants bloom between July and the first frost, giving gardeners plenty of opportunity to enjoy the blooms.

The Flax Flower is native to areas of California, and it is a small plant belonging to the species Linumlewsii. The plant produces small flowers that are pale blue and roughly an inch and a half in width. These plants are considered a broadleaf evergreen, and they need partial shade. The flowers are prized because they are fragrant and showy, and when cut, they make an excellent cut flower for your display. Gazania The Kaffir Lily is also known as Cliviaminiata. This plant is an evergreen that forms long green leaves that overlap at the base of the flower.

From Southern Africa, these plants do well in full sun to medium shade and are considered pretty low maintenance. Gladiolas The magnolia is considered by many to herald the arrival of spring. It is a shrub usually around 7 feet tall (but which can grow to over 15 feet tall) that features starry white flowers between March and April. The plant is also known as the star magnolia because of its flower shape. Maltese Cross Evening Primrose is a Oenothera plant. These plants are a major feature of cottage gardens, and they come in colors such as yellow, white, and pink.