I just recently became aware of and learned about trout lilies. They are so delicate and fairy like but probably would not grow well in the hot into the triple digit summer temperatures were I live.
I'm in the long hot valley of northern California in the middle of the state so no rain from about April to October. We do get a too brief glorious Spring but a too long summer.
That is a dry location! When I read about trout lilies it said they liked bogs so yeah, I wouldn't think there would be too many in the nor-cal valley.
During the rainy season it sometimes feels like we have bogs popping up overnight along with vernal pools and marshy areas expanding along the rivers and coastal areas but alas, they all retreat as summer advances. They would probably grow fairly well in backyard water gardens but those are practical anymore with water restrictions of only once a week watering.
Wow, you pix are definitely the best. Comparisons are odious, but your pix really are the best. That trout lily at the top makes me feel a little bit faint when I look at it.
A gazillion likes on this wonderful essay so full of wisdom brilliant observation, science, poetry and life! The definitive essay on trout lilies- unsurpassable!
Glorious! Thank you for the reminder to pay attention because there is always something new to see and learn. And knowing that trout lily colonies can live so long is amazing. In the Rocky Mountain west, a related species has yellow flowers and is called glacier lily because they bloom so early the bud stalks heat their way through the snow.
What an incredibly beautiful post!!! My devotion today was on gratitude, and although I try to practice that every day, I'm trying to be more mindful of all the things I have to be thankful for today. This is a huge one for me!!! Thank you so much, Karen! Xoxox
I was smiling the whole time I read this, going along with you on your adventure, which it was! A trout lily and butterfly adventure in a place that is deeply familiar to you, but always has something new to show you. Thanks for this gift!
I've never seen or heard of trout lily before. Lovely!
thanks for the white trout lily tour!
Superb Karen! Your words and images resonated so much with me today. :)
Thousands of trout lilies!
Oh the enchantment.
Thank you for your photographs.
(I am off to the mountain tops today to view the total solar eclipse . Blue sky day, right in the path of totality.
Yes, Thank you to the Universe).
Oh that’s great! Totality is an amazing experience.
This is as beautiful as it is fascinating. Thank you, Karen!
Thank you Jeffrey!
I just recently became aware of and learned about trout lilies. They are so delicate and fairy like but probably would not grow well in the hot into the triple digit summer temperatures were I live.
Where do you live Jan?
I'm in the long hot valley of northern California in the middle of the state so no rain from about April to October. We do get a too brief glorious Spring but a too long summer.
That is a dry location! When I read about trout lilies it said they liked bogs so yeah, I wouldn't think there would be too many in the nor-cal valley.
During the rainy season it sometimes feels like we have bogs popping up overnight along with vernal pools and marshy areas expanding along the rivers and coastal areas but alas, they all retreat as summer advances. They would probably grow fairly well in backyard water gardens but those are practical anymore with water restrictions of only once a week watering.
Wow, you pix are definitely the best. Comparisons are odious, but your pix really are the best. That trout lily at the top makes me feel a little bit faint when I look at it.
Thank you Diane!
A gazillion likes on this wonderful essay so full of wisdom brilliant observation, science, poetry and life! The definitive essay on trout lilies- unsurpassable!
Thank you Michael
Glorious! Thank you for the reminder to pay attention because there is always something new to see and learn. And knowing that trout lily colonies can live so long is amazing. In the Rocky Mountain west, a related species has yellow flowers and is called glacier lily because they bloom so early the bud stalks heat their way through the snow.
Thank you Susan. That's so cool about the bud stalks heating their way through the snow!
Magic! I am amazed at this whole thing. Choosing to reveal themselves just at the right time.
Thank you Chelsea!
Trout lilies are one of my favorite flowers. Where I live, they bloom near my birthday!
Oh I love that Janisse!
What an incredibly beautiful post!!! My devotion today was on gratitude, and although I try to practice that every day, I'm trying to be more mindful of all the things I have to be thankful for today. This is a huge one for me!!! Thank you so much, Karen! Xoxox
Thank you Roxy! I am trying to notice all the ways life shows I am loved and safe. It helps to have intention!
Awareness is key…..turning the brain off and just absorbing all that we see and hear 😍❤️👍🙏
Lol, well my brain doesn't have an off switch so I just try to occupy it (such as with a camera).
This was a wonderfully educational post. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Linda Sue!
So happy you are sharing this post.
Thank you Sandy!
I was smiling the whole time I read this, going along with you on your adventure, which it was! A trout lily and butterfly adventure in a place that is deeply familiar to you, but always has something new to show you. Thanks for this gift!
Thank you Robyn!