What is this Wildflower?

[arlinescott]

I love to go for walks in the woods to relax and just enjoy true nature at it's best in the Pacific Northwest. I usually have a camera in hand for these hikes just to bring home some of the tranquility. When I was out this past week, I got these photos and wanted to know if any of you could help me identify these plants. One is a wildflower, (ok, probably a weed), and the other was in a Japanese Garden. Both were taken in the Olympia area of Washington at local parks in the spring.

I have a friend who wants to plant the little purple flower and I am just curious about the inconspicuous greenish mauve flower. Thanks in advance.

 

[Kya D]

Hi there 1st off I want to welcome you to the site you are so welcome here and you will make lots of friends and 2nd to say how pretty the flowers are and 3rd that I have no clue what they are

 

[arlinescott]

Thank you, thank you and OK. More than just me in the dark...

 

[Bernie]

Hi there 1st off I want to welcome you to the site you are so welcome here and you will make lots of friends and 2nd to say how pretty the flowers are and 3rd that I have no clue what they are

I have to say the same as Kya. Welcome.

I have a friend who has a wonderful sitecalled Dereila Nature Inn. He takes photos of plants and wildlife mostly of the PNW. Check out his site and you might be able to ID those lovely plants. If not ask him and I am sure he will be able to help you. If he doesn't have a picture already he may even post your photos and give you credit on the site. Hope this helps. http://www.dereila.ca/intro.htm

 

[Crabbergirl]

Arline,
I have been admiring your photos in the Gallery. Welcome hope you are enjoying the site. I am not sure what you have there but I bet Ron will know. He is my hero he knows everything........

 

[Annette99]

the pink flower is a wild geranium not sure of the first one.

 

[deck chucker]

The pink one is defintely a perennial geranium. I have 2 side by side. The one you show isn't nearly as invasive as my other perennial which has a broader leaf. It has a nice round growth habit. Here's a link that might help you. http://home.howstuffworks.com/define-geranium-cranes-bill.htm

 

[Papa2mykids]

1st flower looks to be some species of Heliboris (Lenten rose)

2nd is a Cranesbill (wild geranium)

Ron

www.gardening-for-wildlife.com

 

[RonsGarden]

Right on both counts Ron!

 

[Kya D]

Y'all are just too smart.

 

[Randy]

I was thinking that too. It's a whut? LOL