bent; pollen ash-coloured. Style smooth, exserted.
Stigma capitate.
For the opportunity of giving a figure of this rare
plant, we are obliged to A. B. Lambert, Esq. who
sent us a fine plant of it in full bloom, that had been
grown at his seat at Boyton. Large plants of it make
a handsome appearance, when covered with numerous
spikes of beautiful blue flowers, which last a considerable
time. Our drawing was taken ahout the
middle of April, and other spikes continued to flower
till near the end of May. It succeeds well in a rich
loamy soil in a sheltered situation, and may be increased
by dividing at the root, or by seeds.
1. Calyx. 2. Corolla spread open, to show its bearded month, and the insertion
of the stamens. 3. Germen, Style, and Stigma.
