Blue flower

I can't remember the name of this flower. Good thing I took 2 shots this morning--it's been a 13-hour work day. Productive, though!

[Mags]

Wow! What a beautiful blossom! Gorgeous color and details! Great shot, Danette!

[drew huy]

Looks like velvet!

[Danette Thompson]

@marlboromaam Thanks, Maggie! I planted them a year ago, I think. They are just re-emerging. Thought they were gone.

@drewhuy Thanks, Drew! They do look like velvet. Love the deep color.

[Country Lady]

Water droplets inside, beautiful!!

[Danette Thompson]

@travelingcamper Yes, rain or sprinklers this morning. It was actually what made me get the camera. Thanks for your comments!

[Sharon]

The water droplets and the light inner colour give it a real depth. What a beautiful flower.

[❀ Lynn]

Beautiful flower...like a gloxinia almost with that velvety look and deep cup.

[Patty J]

Mmmmm... pretty pretty :)

[Danette Thompson]

@purdey Thanks, Sharon. I always appreciate your comments.
@lynnb Thanks, Lynn. It is like a miniature gloxinia! Only about an inch across. Bugs me that I can't think of the flower. You can buy them as potted plants and it was an experiment for me to grow it in the ground. Worked out pretty well, since they are coming back.
@pjonas Thank you, Patty!

[Linda Webb]

Wow, what lush colors and soft looking petals! Gorgeous!

[Danette Thompson]

@ariel817 Thanks, Linda. Worthy of a close up!