T Seven grasses or flowers of Autumn. Akiko-no-nanakusa.

These flowers were present in the gardens of the aristocracy in the Heian Period (794-1185) all had a use in the house, and inspired poets and artists. This collection of seven grasses are mentioned in the early poetry of Japan, again like the cherry blossom , they invoke feelings of great beauty tinged with sadness. The grasses washed by the rain and bent by the wind as the year draws to a close talks of the end of life and feelings of sadness.

T Seven grasses or flowers of Autumn. Akiko-no-nanakusa.

These flowers were present in the gardens of the aristocracy in the Heian Period (794-1185) all had a use in the house, and inspired poets and artists. This collection of seven grasses are mentioned in the early poetry of Japan, again like the cherry blossom , they invoke feelings of great beauty tinged with sadness. The grasses washed by the rain and bent by the wind as the year draws to a close talks of the end of life and feelings of sadness.

The Lotus is a stunning water plant of amazing beauty, The National flower of India (nelumbo nucifera, family name Nelumbonaceae) and is also found all over Asia.

The beauty of a single flower is best illustrated by the Morning Glory, the flower for the month of July.