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Chaste Tree ( Vitex ) One of the highlights of the year is when the Chaste Tree blooms. It pains me that I don't know the name of it, but I suspect it is 'Shoal Creek' . I failed to record it, and I also do not remember where it came from. We sell a newer variety at Yard N' Garden called 'Flip Side ', which has stunning leaves of olive-green with a purple reverse.  A friend has the pale pink variety, but I don't think it is as pretty as the blue-colored flowers. This little tree is constantly covered with bees.  Catalpa bignoinoides   'Aurea' A large limb died over the winter, leaving a gaping hole. However, it is looking better after Michael raised some of the remaining limbs. It has bloomed profusely this year. Like the vitex, our best view of it is from the windows, where you get an elevated view. Heliopsis helianthoides 'Fire Twister' This perennial is doing much better after I moved it to a better location. I saw it last week in an ope...

More Lily Love

More lilies blooming this week -

"Pizzazz"

"Scheherazade"


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Mmmmm I can almost smell them. Love those hot colors.

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  2. Both are beautify. Perfect colors for our hot summer weather!

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  3. Phillip, that's your reward for having to shovel snow. Would I rather not shovel snow or have lilies? A little snow wouldn't be bad. They're so gorgeous.

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  4. Two of my favorites and a week or two from bloom here... love the orienpets but many are chlorotic this season from all the rain and cool temps we've had... great pics! Larry

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  5. Musadet, a nice white with tiny red spots around the center is also a must have. It is the most fragrant one in the garden. My Golden Stardust
    was just starting to open and the storm today broke it off. I staked it, so hopefully the remaining blooms will open. Mary

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  6. Mary, I had Muscadet in a container for many years but this year it did not reappear. It was always loaded with blooms so it is one that I want again.

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  7. I particularly like "Scheherazade", however I know people who'd have trouble pronouncing that after a Saturday night party, ha.

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  8. Rob, I have to stop and think before I pronounce the name, drinking or not. :)

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  9. Oh what Equisite lillies and photographs, Phillip!!

    gerri XXX

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  10. Superb photography! I miss asiatic lilies (is that what yours are?), I should try them again...

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