Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Red Hot Poker

This flower is called the Red Hot Poker.

Red beacon calls bees,
Butterflies and hummingbirds,
To the garden feast.




I am linking this with Floral Friday Foto and with Haiku my Heart! Why not click on the links and check them out!


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45 comments:

  1. Melbourne Australia PhotosMay 9, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Lovely shots of this spectacular flower, Libby.

    Thank you for participating in Floral Friday Fotos!

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    1. LibbyMay 10, 2012 at 6:17 AM

      Thanks Nick! As always, thanks for hosting :)

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  2. EbieMay 9, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    This flower is a real attraction, love the bright orange blooms.

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    1. LibbyMay 10, 2012 at 6:18 AM

      I was driving down the road and I saw it, and I had to go back and photograph it :)

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  3. AndreaMay 9, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    This can be a nice garden focal point or centerpiece. I thought it is a desert flower but your area is not, fascinating!

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    1. LibbyMay 10, 2012 at 6:19 AM

      It IS really odd looking for a wet, temperate climate like this...

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  4. UnknownMay 10, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    a delightful flower. i haven't seen this one before.

    Red & Pink Hibiscus

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    1. LibbyMay 10, 2012 at 6:19 AM

      I have never seen it until this week either :)

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  5. LindaMay 10, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    wonderful blooms

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  6. LauraMay 10, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    excellent haiku and such fascinating flowers!

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    1. LibbyMay 10, 2012 at 6:20 AM

      Thank you! I thought the flower was fascinating too!

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  7. LibbyMay 10, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    Thanks for coming by, Hanne!

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  8. A wondering starMay 10, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    What a magical plant!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Greetings from Norway

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    1. LibbyMay 10, 2012 at 8:46 AM

      Thanks - I thought it was really unique too :)

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  9. XoXoMay 10, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Oh wow! this is one of a kind... unique and never seen before for me too. :D Have a nice week!

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    1. LibbyMay 10, 2012 at 8:47 AM

      Thanks...I should try to grow some. I think they are cool...

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  10. Lois EvensenMay 10, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Hi Libby!

    So nice to meet you. :) Thanks for stopping by my blog and your kind comment. I'm following you now. :)

    Best,
    Lois

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    1. LibbyMay 10, 2012 at 3:32 PM

      Thanks, Lois! I found these flowers on Loveland Avenue!

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  11. Jeannette StGMay 10, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Never have seen these! So aptly named:) Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. LibbyMay 10, 2012 at 4:36 PM

      It is a good name for them - isn't it :)

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  12. Rambling WoodsMay 10, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    I have never seen these..but it is an apt description...

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  13. BirgittaMay 10, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    What a cool flower :)Good shots!

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  14. BirgittaMay 10, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    What a cool flower :)Good shots!

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  15. MaritMay 11, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Oh wow, do you really have hummingbirds in your garden? We do not have these birds overhere... I'm jealous! Love your haiku and the strange but beautiful flower!

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    1. LibbyMay 11, 2012 at 7:10 AM

      There are tons of hummingbirds here. My sister-in-law picked one up that had crashed into a window last summer. It just lay there in her hand for a few minutes...and then it flew away!

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  16. carol l mckennaMay 11, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    '...to the garden feast.' ~ wonderful haiku ~ excellent photos ~thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  17. rebeccaMay 11, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    oh marit, i cannot imagine a garden without the antics of hummingbirds! especially at this
    "garden feast". delicious haiku for a bright torch of a flower!
    thanks for being here at haiku my heart!

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    1. LibbyMay 11, 2012 at 7:12 AM

      My pleasure, Rebecca!

      We will try to snap some hummingbird shots for Marit this summer. Easier said then done though...FAST little guys!

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  18. anthonynorthMay 11, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Ah, flowers bring life wherever they are. Nice one.

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    1. LibbyMay 11, 2012 at 7:12 AM

      That is very true. Thanks for the visit, Anthony!

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  19. Priti LisaMay 11, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    I love these big show-off flowers!
    Gorgeous♥♥♥

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  20. KarenMay 11, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Oh, what an interesting flower! A terrific haiku!

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    1. LibbyMay 11, 2012 at 8:23 AM

      Thanks Karen! And, thanks for coming over!

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  21. AnonymousMay 11, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    your words gave me a big smile today. i love thinking about the feast going on in your garden.

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    1. LibbyMay 12, 2012 at 8:52 AM

      Its actually the garden of The Art House 2 on Loveland Avenue. But, I am glad that you liked my haiku!

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  22. Fran aka RedondowriterMay 11, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    When I was a kid, my mom grew these pokers. I love your words and your photos.

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    1. LibbyMay 12, 2012 at 8:53 AM

      Fran - You are the FIRST person that has seen these before!

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  23. Modern MomMay 12, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    I have never seen this flower. Thanks for sharing.

    Cacti Flowers

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  24. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 13, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    I'm sure that many creatures heard the call, and came, and feasted!

    In the Beginning

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