Minnesota Prairie Roots

Writing and photography by Audrey Kletscher Helbling

Alluring allium May 22, 2010

Filed under: Uncategorized — Audrey Kletscher Helbling @ 8:43 AM
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OUTSIDE MY OFFICE window, six purple allium heads sway, nodding in the breeze.

Clusters of six-petaled flowers spike from the center like needles in a pincushion.

The orbs, bigger than softballs, lighter than air, balance on the tips of long, slender stems.

They appear delicate, fragile. But they’re tough as nails, perched high, exposed, as if to say, “Look at me. Look at me.”

 

3 Responses to “Alluring allium”

  1. amy's avatar amy Says:

    Audrey: these are so beautiful!!

    • Audrey Kletscher Helbling's avatar Audrey Kletscher Helbling Says:

      Thank you, Amy. Allium are so different from your typical flower, which makes them so visually appealing.

  2. Kristin's avatar Kristin Says:

    Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.


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