Creeping Blue Phlox

Artist: Richard G Witham
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Creeping Blue Phlox

Creeping Blue Phlox, or Forest Phlox – Phlox divaricata / Polemoniaceae

These beautiful violet blue flowers bloom April through June in rich forests and fields from Canada down to Florida in the eastern USA and as far west as Texas. The somewhat clustered blossoms open from a furled horn into 5, occasionally 6, petals with a trumpet shaped center inclosing the stamen. Leaves are 2.5 to 5 cm opposite, ovate to lanceolate on a sticky, leafy stem that is 6 to 20 inches tall.

I took this photograph in the early evening along the banks of the Sautee Creek off Lynch Mountain RD, in White County Georgia USA.

 Olympus E-3 and Oly 35 mm f/3.5 lens; f/4.5 @ 1/15 sec, ISO 400

Creeping Blue Phlox belongs to the following groups:

All About Flowers, Olympus and Four Thirds Group and Wildflowers of North America - 3/day Available for sale as

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calves

So beautiful Richard!!!
Richard G Witham replied

Thanks again Claudia for all your nice comments :)
Krys Bailey

Now this is what I call a REAL flower Richard! Lovely colours and composition!
Richard G Witham replied

Well, yes but the other one had cool reflections and you could use it for dipping soup :D
monaiman

Nice composition, beautiful colours !!! love it !
Richard G Witham replied

Thank again Mona for all your wonderful comments on my work :)
Vickie Emms

this is a great shot Richard…......I love the hues of blue/lilac. I also like the addition of your second view on the side,,,,,,,,,very well done
Richard G Witham replied

Thank you Vickie :)
Jonicool

Your macro work is exceptional! Love the color of these beauties!
Richard G Witham replied

Wow, thanks for the great comment Joni :)
Blair Wainman

This is awesome Richard!! The color and lighting in this shot is excellent and the DOF perfect!!
Richard G Witham replied

Thank you so much Blair. I really appreciate your comments :)
Ellen

Very beautiful image!
KcranmerArt

Gorgeous!! Love the softness and focus!
Richard G Witham replied

Thank you so much for your nice comment :)
Vickie Emms

Congratulations Richard!
Richard G Witham replied

Wow! Thank you so much for honoring my work :)
ccwri

CONGRATULATIONS! Richard, very beautiful shots of the Blue Phlox! Well done!!...Carolyn
Richard G Witham replied

Thank you so much Carolyn :)
gabbielizzie

congradulations on your feature
Richard G Witham replied

Thank you very much :)
Vickie Emms
lorilee

Simply beautiful!!!
Richard G Witham replied

Thanks again Lorilee for all your wonderful comments on my work :)
maxy

These are gorgeous – I love the way the purple blends in so nicely. Congratulations on your feature! Beautifully done!
Richard G Witham replied

Thank you so much for your nice comments Maxy.