Here’s another little painting I did of a place across the street from our library that creates granite memorial headstones. Some are the usual gray and some are the polished pink granite that we see a lot of around here, mainly in WPA era buildings like our courthouse.
I like this site mainly because of the vine growing unchecked up the telephone pole in front. The locals call this vine “Queen’s Crown.” Here’s what I found when I Googled it:
Queen’s wreath (Antigonon leptopus), a buckwheat-family member also known as coral vine and queen’s crown, is a fast-growing Mexican plant that has become a prominent Lone Star resident. This tuberous perennial bears delicate heart-shaped leaves and copious lacey clusters of hanging radiant pink or white flowers throughout summer and autumn. Virtually pest-free, except for enthralled bees, it thrives in heat and withstands droughts in zones 8-9. In fact, too much water will impede blooming. Perfect for sunny fences or arbors in well-drained sites, this easily-grown tendriled tropical can reach up to 30 feet and can become territorially aggressive.
This one has definitely claimed its territory. More power to it, I say!
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I just love the image of “enthralled bees”. And if it’s good for the bees it’s good for everybody. It’s the bees’ knees!
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I thought that image was especially nice too. Bees have been having a tough time lately and need all the help they can get.
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Great drawing, and I love the description of the plant. I think I want one.
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Thank you! I love this vine. Some houses here have it growing on a picket fence archway that leads to the front door. The heart-shaped leaves just add to the charm.
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