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Anise hyssop, a perennial that is native to North America. Because it is as lovely as it is aromatic, this herb is also often grown in flower gardens, where it makes a very attractive background plant. It attracts honey bees and is a source of nectar for butterflies. Aroma and flavor are an intriguing mix of anise and mint.
I love how the background went completely black while the subject is perfectly lit. Nice!
24 Jun 2010 5:53am
The color is wonderful...and the way it shines thru the background makes this a special capture.
24 Jun 2010 6:42am
A new one to me and, yes, as yz says, it really comes over thru your pic !
24 Jun 2010 8:38am
Beautiful colour/depth of focus and composition Don with your usual interesting background info
24 Jun 2010 9:31am
Good morning Don,
it is a very interesting looking plant that you have shown beautiful. The reproduction is clear, natural, and brilliant. The information is also very interesting. Anise is known to me as sweet and therefore I can mentally, imagine the scent of the plant. Mint is known to me as a tea drink. Thus, combining the scents, thought in my mind. For this beautiful picture, I give you 5 stars ***** seems this morning the sun and it is pleasantly warm. I think it will be another beautiful day. Have a nice day and all the best. Thanks for your nice comment yesterday and the 5 stars. Dear greetings Christel
24 Jun 2010 9:51am
Nice shot, shape wise it looks similar to young stinging nettles, not a mistake to make:-)
24 Jun 2010 9:57am
Je ne connais pas . La luminosité est superbe.
Très intéressante cette plante !...
L'odeur doit être sublime.
24 Jun 2010 10:15am
Don, I've seen these plants used in landscaping but I didn't know exactly what they were. Beautiful photo that captures the bright colors and detail well. Also, thanks for the information.
24 Jun 2010 1:22pm
The bright green of the featured foiliage is set off nicely with the hints of red in the smaller leaves and the tiny purple bloom. The subdued background makes the subject really stand out.
24 Jun 2010 1:36pm
The colors of the leaves are really amazing... so fresh ! Great capture Don :)
24 Jun 2010 3:01pm
So beautiful, wish we could smell its aroma, so well captured
24 Jun 2010 3:11pm
Wonderful colors. I like the dark background color with the light on the green. Very nice.
24 Jun 2010 3:45pm
This is absolutely exquisite, Don!
24 Jun 2010 4:35pm
I like these kind of flowers...big, leafy foliage. Such a healthy looking plant.
24 Jun 2010 6:27pm
Lively green! Love this against the dark backround. So clear and fresh.
24 Jun 2010 6:48pm
An interesting plant who favorise diodiversity, and flavour ...
Nice one !
24 Jun 2010 10:59pm
Anise and mint, sounds quite enticing. Lovely foliage !
24 Jun 2010 11:58pm
Stunning! Great composition and detail,color! Superb!
25 Jun 2010 1:16am
Know I've seen this plant before, such a beautiful capture don. Lovely colors throughout. Excellent soft lighting to bring out the details. Wonderful shot.
25 Jun 2010 2:11am
Wonderful shot Don ! I loved the bright green color, it's beautiful.
25 Jun 2010 2:11am
Pretty little plant. I'd love to sniff one!
25 Jun 2010 3:14am
Thanks for telling us about Anise. I didn't know what it looks like let alone all the information you told us. Super interesting! It almost looks like a coleus. Very beautifully captured.
27 Jun 2010 12:16am