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Plants for a Mary Garden: Woodbine (Lonicera periclymenum) Our Lady’s Fingers

Karen Meyers November 4, 2025 0 Comments

The link between woodbine and the Virgin Mary rests on the physical characteristics of the plant and Christian legend. The tubular flowers resemble slender fingers and may symbolize Mary’s gentle…

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Plants for a Mary Garden: Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina) “Our Lady’s Fingers”

Karen Meyers July 8, 2025 0 Comments

The name ,”Our Lady’s Fingers” for Stachys byzantina probably arose from Christian folklore and plant symbolism. The soft, velvety texture of the plant’s leaves suggests the gentle, comforting touch of…

Plants for a Mary Garden: Woodbine (Lonicera periclymenum) Our Lady’s Fingers

Plants for a Mary Garden: Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina) “Our Lady’s Fingers”

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