07/07/11

Flame Acanthus (Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii Pumpkin and Red)

This is a plant native to Texas. The flowers are either light orange (Pumpkin) or deep red-orange (Red.)  I started mine from some seeds someone gave me.  Each year I have more because they re-seed with abandon.   It's pretty clear why they have been given the common name Flame Acanthus.   'Don't call the Fire Department - it's just my Anisacanthus!'

07/06/11

Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) etc.

With only 10 percent chance of rain in the forecast, all my neighbors thought I was mental when I said 'it's going to rain.'  They all thought I was gifted when it did.  How did I know?  My Texas Sages were in full bloom.  When Leucophyllum frutescens is in bloom, you may recall as I showed from an earlier post, you can almost be sure, here in Texas, it will rain.

07/5/11 TUESDAY ENSEMBLE

Cosmos sulphureus, Liatris spicata Kobold, Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) Sacramento

This trio laughs at the heat of summer!

06/29/11

Adenium obesum, Echeveria Frilly, and Abelia Kaleidoscope

I have a Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) in a pot with a bunch of succulents.  It happens to bloom each year when the foliage of the succulent Echeveria, from sitting in the sun all day, has pink edges .   A nearby green and chartreuse Abelia, in another pot, contrasts nicely with the hot pink and white flowers.  

06/21/11

Happy first day of Summer! 

I've been very busy lately, but will be posting soon!

Just wanted to wish everyone a great day on this first day of Summer in the year 2011!

05/29/11

Daylily 'Crimson Pirate'

If you're looking for a Daylily that isn't shy, this is the Daylily for you.  Pirates are all the rage right now, thanks to Hollywood.  When 'Crimson Pirate' is in bloom he's the main character in my garden.  How could you ignore him! To put it in Pirate talk:  Ahoy, me Hearties! Avast ye - tis Dayliler will blow yer down! 

05/28/11

Daylily 'Joan Senior'

This is one of those Daylilies that takes your breath away.  At night, she glows in my backyard garden!  She also has a delicious scent.