Comments on: Starflower (Trientalis borealis)

By: Sally

Sally — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:00:39 +0000

What a beautiful photograph and a delightful plant. It’s not something I’ve ever seen before, coming from “Old England”, so that’s quite a treat. Thankyou.

By: Jo

Jo — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:03:53 +0000

For Diane — Yes! The pink lady slipper grows in masses in some parts of Maine.

I have this flower in my natural garden, planted by nature, the birds and me. I didn’t know what it was called. Thank you, Shirley, now I do. They are so delicate and often overlooked. I love flowers like that.

I had a lot of seedlings to put in today and almost gave up before I was done but I thought of you, Shirley, and this blog and all the hard work you have ahead of you with that wood. And I’ll be darned if I will think my work is difficult. You inspire me not to quit when the chores seem daunting.

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:06:32 +0000

oh! i remember these from my childhood spent in new hampshire and maine.. they are so pretty…

another precious wildflower i remember from the new england woods is the lady’s slipper. they were quite rare even back then.. i wonder if they can be found wild there still…

By: Phyll V.

Phyll V. — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:53:16 +0000

I have read about the 7 leaves and 7 petals but seen 5 to 9 or 10. Its good to have clarification. Keep up the great work. Wonderful photos btw.

By: Syndi

Syndi — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:51:02 +0000

My mother-in-love grows these but we have never known what they were. Thank-you so much for identifying them and for the beautiful photos. I’m a regular reader and love your blog.