Angelface Blue and Dark Violet Angelonia - a Flower that Keeps Giving
(Angelonia with Helichrysum, petunia, Johnsen Landscapes) Blue is everyone's "favorite color." It is, hands down, the most popular color worldwide and is the least "gender specific" color, having equal appeal to both men and women. Now Purple is giving blue a run for its money as the second favorite color.... Blue is the favored color for toothbrushes, so that says it all! ( this info is from a great website: Sensation Color ) but can purple be far behind? Scientists have found that the color blue causes the body to produce chemicals that are calming. This may be why we all like to be around blue....stare at this square and see if it calms you. In fact, over the past decade, scientists have reported the successful use of blue light in the treatment of psychological problems such as addictions, eating disorders, impotence, and depression. Moreover, a deep blue/purple such as Indigo or Deep Violet symbolizes mystical wisdom and spiritual insight. It incr
Gardens yes...to rest and play in and even the work they require is a blessing. I have long had John Muir's tender words on the flag of my web log spot. It is lovely to see it here among your superlative garden photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeannette! He was our prophet, living in his cabin in Yosemite...
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