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| Mrs Willmott's Ghost sketchbook page coloured pencil and ink ©2026LisaLeQuelenec |
Eryngium giganteum, with the common name Miss Willmott's Ghost, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. The short-lived herbaceous perennial thistle is native to the Caucasus and Iran in Western Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Named after Ellen Willmott (1858 - 1934) who liked to secretly scatter seed, maybe the first guerrilla gardener, she certainly seemed like a character with an interesting life and a passion for horticulture.
I love this plant for it's barely there colour, almost luminescent tones, which makes a strong contrast against other plants. The specimens that I have drawn here were grown in my garden last summer and have dried to a hint of cream in colour. I am looking forward to seeing it again this year.
Mrs Willmott's Ghost (detail) sketchbook page coloured pencil and ink ©2026LisaLeQuelenec
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