This lovely flower belongs to the figwort family! It's also called the 'desert paintbrush' and 'prairie fire' and is a native plant in Wyoming, making it a perfect selection for the state flower. The Indian Paintbrush (castilleja linariaefolia) was thus adopted on January 31, 1917. This is one of those rare plants that can be both an annual or perennial depending on the climate. Various Indian tribes throughout the region used it as medicine and also as a rinse to make their hair glossy. (So that's their secret!)
COLORS: upper petals--bright red #349; mid petals--orange #721; lower petals--yellow green #734; stems/leaves--olive green #730; letters--smoke gray #645.
I chose bright colors for this block and filled in most of the areas with lots of satin stitching. Love how it turned out.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Ouch, I hope that your chicken pox aren't too uncomfortable. I had them when I was 25 and it was a bad case. My doctor told me adults need to be careful and watch for signs of difficulty breathing. So take it easy and hopefully you will be better soon.
Posted by: Anita | May 28, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Don't hesitate to call the doctor... I recently finished a course of medication that stopped shingles in its tracks.
Take good care and, yes, it's just awful that you'll miss all that garden work. ☺
Posted by: Vee | May 29, 2011 at 05:24 AM
oh wow, i'm so sorry! I had no idea you could get them more than once! I thought kids had to be immunized for those these days.
Posted by: Rosemary | May 29, 2011 at 09:14 PM
Do not hesitate to call the doctor. I hope that your chicken pox aren't too uncomfortable.
Posted by: carolyn | May 30, 2011 at 08:04 AM
Your color choices for this flower are stunning. I just love it.
Posted by: DonnaJ | May 31, 2011 at 11:32 AM