Veronicastrum/Cupid Virginiana
Walking along the park paths, I was intrigued by other plants I hadn't paid much attention to before. You could say that in recent days, I've become very focused on park plants and beautiful flowers. One such discovery for me is the Virginia Speedwell, commonly known as the Cupid.
This plant is a perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall and has very lush and expressive, conical flowers in lilac and purple, which resemble spikes during the flowering period.
A honey plant, often visited by insects. The leaves are lanceolate, dark green, arranged in whorls on the stem in several tiers.
The Cupid blooms from July to September and is hardy, even to very heavy frosts. It is often grown in home gardens, and for good reason, as it looks phenomenal.
(Cichorium intybus)/Common chicory
Another popular medicinal plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, common chicory (Cichorium intybus), is sometimes called blue chicory. The plant is found almost worldwide, in Europe, Asia, North Africa, and Australia.
Common chicory has been known as a medicinal herb since prehistoric times. It is used not only in homeopathy, but has been shown to have anticancer properties.
Besides its medicinal properties, it has beautiful visual qualities. The flower resembles cornflowers, but is larger and has a more delicate, blue tint.
Funkia Stiletto Hosta
Another plant present in the park garden is the Hosta stiletto. This perennial belongs to the asparagus family. The plant is quite small, reaching a maximum height of 20 cm. It has dense, lanceolate leaves, lush green with white or creamy-white margins along the edges.
Hostas delight with their beautiful purple-and-white flowers, gathered in larger inflorescences, with an intense fragrance that attracts insects, making them a melliferous plant. But the hosta's leaves are also a unique ornament and a beauty in themselves.
The plant is also frost-resistant, which is why it's often found in gardens. It prefers shaded locations and has no special soil requirements.
