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| Local Native Americans use the root of Wild Slender Leaved Coneflower echinacea augustifolia as a remedy for toothaches. 6-1-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Native to Oklahoma, Ohio Tradescantia Spiderwort individual plants are smaller than domestic varieties. 6-1-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
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| Wild Slender Dayflower commelina erecta has formed a border in several of my north facing gardens. Soon, it will be covered with small sky blue blossoms. 6-1-08 |
| June 1, 2008! The wildflowers are taking over! I hope you're enjoying your virtual trip through my gardens. More flower varieties are blooming daily in my Oklahoma Zone 7 beds! For photo permissions, questions, or comments, please visit the Ask Gale Page. |
| Slender Dayflower's commelina erecta blue flowers open in the morning and close in the evening. 6-1-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| White Slender Leaved Coneflower (echinacea augustifolia), a wide-spread native flower. 6-1-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Wild Ohio Tradescantia Spiderwort is a paler blue than cultivated varieties. 6-1-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Native Slender Leaved Coneflower echinacea augustifolia surrounded by wild Showy Evening Primrose oenothera speciosa. 6-1-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Closeup of native Slender Dayflower commelina erecta sky blue blossom also known as Erect Dayflower. Can a flower be naughty? 6-1-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Closeup of Showy Evening Primrose oenothera speciosa growing in the front pasture, next to the highway. 6-1-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Closer view of Slender Dayflower (commelina erecta) foliage. This plant was once known as Wild Wandering Jew. 6-1-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Native PInk Showy Evening Primrose 0enothera speciosa grows from Oklahoma to Mexico. 6-1-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Showy Evening Primrose oenothera speciosa will bloom again if cut back after flowers fade. Note how the yellow stamens appear to glow. 6-1-08 |
| Whatever shade of blue Ohio Tradescantia Spiderwort is, she's beautiful. 6-1-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Ohio Tradescantia Spiderwort gets prettier the closer you look. Note the yellow tipped feathery purple stamens. 6-1-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |













