bird of paradise

we have, or should i say had, several of these purple heart spiderwort plants on our terrace. they were large and unruly, and surprisingly prolific and hardy plants. which is fortunate for them, because every time the strong northern winds blew, they would rain down bits themselves like fall leaves. i love how the deep purple color looks against the dusty olive greens of so many of the mediterranean plants. yet one more example of  “what grows together goes together.”  enjoy this little formation of migrating bird-flowers.

purple heart spiderwort plant tips with blossoms