Friday, July 8, 2011

Bee Balm.........


Mondarda, bee balm, shown just before it's start into the bloom stage.


One of the first of many monarda to bloom.  The camera picks up a more magenta color rather than a pure red color. 

6 comments:

♥AMBre said...

Fantastic, thank you very much, Larry !

claude said...

I prefere the first stage. Very beautiful.
Have a good week-end, Larry !

Anonymous said...

This is a favorite of mine!

Valerie said...

This is a new one to me.. it's beautiful. Love the top picture.

FlowerLady Lorraine said...

Beautiful flowers.

FlowerLady

Far Side of Fifty said...

I love Monarda..great photo:)

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