Ten July Favorites
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...
Beautiful photos! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda!
DeleteDid you hike up to the bridge that goes over the falls? This area is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLisa, I did not (on either trip) - both times time was short. I would like to do that on a future trip.
DeleteThis brings back some wonderful memories. I think seeing it on a cloudy, blustery day is pretty powerful. Such an emotional response to the sense of place.
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteSo beautiful and peaceful. On a day of such terrible news, this beauty comforts the heart. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI was in Portland about two months AFTER the Fling, and went to Multnomah Falls. We did the six mile hike. Three miles up and three miles down. Six falls to see on the way. It was spectacular.
ReplyDeleteThe waterfall is spectacular. I looked at your post from last year as well as this one and both are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I went to the Portland Fling this summer with my daughter (missed you and Michael!), and while I was touring gardens, she was off with friends. She and a friend visited the Falls one day, and she came back with some stunning photos. I wish we had stayed an extra day so I could have visited this area, too.
ReplyDeleteThat sightseeing drive was a favorite of mine after the Portland Fling last summer. It's good to see it all again in fall color.
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