Mrs. Peanuckle's Flower Alphabet (Mrs. Peanuckle's Alphabet Library): 3

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The entire plant is covered in small, soft, white hairs that give it its texture, and the plant can be a large plant or small shrub. Flax Flower Daphne is a lovely plant often grown for its fragrant blooms. The plants have upright stems with roughly star-shaped purple-red flowers.

The lavender plant is a relatively hardy evergreen, with foliage that is gray-green, sometimes with a silvery color to the leaves. The blooms are usually pale blue or purple but can also be white. Lemon Verbena The Oriental Poppy is a member of the Papavaraceae family. There are several varieties, such as the Allegro variety, which is red orange in color. Crataegus monogyna is a type of hawthorn and is most commonly referred to as the May flower or Mayflower plant. MeconopsisThey bloom between May and June, and the blooms are periwinkle blue in color. They do well in full sun to partial shade. They tolerate a great deal of conditions, including drought, erosion, and heavy shade. Persian Buttercup

The Helichrysum is also known as the strawflower. Dwarf varieties grow about 6 inches high, while taller varieties can be two feet high. The Passion Flower or Passionflower is a vine that is native to the eastern United States. These flowers bloom between June and September, with different species being different colors. These flowers make good cut flowers and are fragrant, so make a great addition to potted plants right outside your door. Oriental Poppy The white flowers have yellow throats, and the plant does well between getting full sun and partial shade. In places that get cold, it must be carefully overwintered. Marguerite Daisy

Originally these were solely a blue plant, but cultivars offer shades of pink, white, and red. These plants do well with some climbing plants such as clematis, but tall flowers may need to be staked. Desert Rose Buttercups belong to the genus Ranunculus. Some of these flowers are highly invasive, while other species are less so. The evergreen Oleander plant is sensitive to frost, so it must be carefully overwintered. This shrub may be 4 to 6 feet tall, and it produces flowers that may be white, yellow, apricot, pink or scarlet, and single or double blooms may develop on this plant between the months of June and November. Olearia This lovely resource features both upper and lower case letters of the alphabet on flowers. it's a great resource to display in your classroom for reference.

The Meconopsis or Himalayan blue poppy is a delicate poppy that produces a sky-blue flower recognized around the world. Hyssop, which is different from anise hyssop, is a shrub that is semi-evergreen. The plant produces spikes of flowers at the top of each stem, which may be blue-violet, pink, or white. During the spring, these plants produce sprays of small white flowers, while they produce red and yellow fruits during the winter time. CrocosmiaThe catmint or catnip herb is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. There are several species, all of which tend to be low-growing. The flowers are typically a shade of blue or white or pale pink. These spread slowly and tend to be compact, so you’ll want to mark their position to avoid removing them as a weed. Ballota The Calceolaria or slipper flower is a plant best suited for indoor pots or containers. They can be grown from seed as an annual plant, with none of the plants extending past 16 inches in height and width. The lotus flower or sacred lotus is known by the species name, Nelumbo nucifera. Considered in many areas throughout the Midwest and the world, this plant is considered a noxious weed and measures are taken to prevent it from spreading. It is a sacred plant in areas of Asia, where it is native to. Love in the Mist

Some flowers are multi-colored, with a base color and contrasting throat; the most common colors are red, pink, purple, white, and blue. They flower between summer and the middle of fall. Peony The Decumaria plant is a climbing plant and a deciduous one. It is native to the southeastern United States, and the plant produces aerial roots. The Olearia plant hails from New Zealand, and it is a bushy, flowering shrub. During the spring, it produces small green leaves, but its flowers bloom during the summer and are white, starry-shaped flowers. Impatiens are also known as Busy Lizzie. These plants come in a wide range, and they do well in different conditions including full sun or shade. Bee Balm is a bergamot plant that comes as a hardy perennial. Also known as wild bergamot, the species is Monarda didyma.

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Anise Hyssop also goes by the name agastache and is an herb. The plant produces spikes of purple flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The can spread readily, especially with ideal conditions for the plant which include a cool, moist environment. This is a plant that loves shade rather than full sun. Lily A member of the Prunus genus, the flowers may appear in shades of pink, red, or white. The flowers may be single or double, and there are dwarf varieties that do well in small gardens. Ornithogalum The Oriental Lily belongs to the Liliaceae family of lilies. They bloom between July and August, and the plants have a characteristic appearance. They are white with pink spots on the petals. The plants need full sun and bloom between June and July. These plants favor colder weather and don’t do well in hot climates, preferring instead to have a period of winter dormancy. Ornamental Cherry