Parnassia grandifolia (Celastrales - Celastraceae)

Despite its common name, Parnassia grandifolia (Celastrales - Celastraceae) is not a grass, but a perennial herb, forming clusters of slightly succulent, shiny leaves. Its large, white flowers with green veins and bright orange anthers are really beautiful. Parnassia grandifolia is native to central and south eastern US. It grows in alkaline seeps and is an indicator of rich, old forest.

Cream Roses and Sunlight.

You can see true rose-colour looking out from deep in the shadow of the coiled petals.  They are light, delicate blooms almost like porcelain; the flower is "Perdita" by David Austin, named after Shakespeare's heroine.

This is English rose "Darcey Bussell". It has a wine tinge to its large, full flowers.

 This is English rose "Darcey Bussell".  It has a wine tinge to its large, full flowers.