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Autumn Vibes

Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' (Snakeroot) with Hydrangea 'Snow Queen' I love autumn - the crisp, cooler temperatures, the rain, and most of all, the fall colors. The year looks to be a nice one. I got back from a trip to Alabama last week and found that the colors were in full swing (unlike Alabama, where the temperatures were lovely with the exception of some mugginess but alas, no color at all).  Japanese Maples are the first thing I think of when autumn comes to mind. This one is 'Bihou' and one of the first to change color.  Acer palmatum 'Bihou' Other trees are beginning to change as well, including the Redbud 'Flame Thrower'.  'Flame Thrower' Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ) The star of the show now, however, is the Stewartia. It is just amazing and I remember it was beautiful last year as well. It's chief rivals, the Ginkgo and Black Tupelo, are only showing hints at the moment. Stewartia pseudocamellia The shady path - The most d...

That is one tall lily!

The Orienpet lily 'Silk Road' - it was tall last year but I think it is even taller this year. I just got out the tape measure and it is just under 8'. Notice it is leaning so assuming that it was standing straight up, it would surpass 8'.


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy










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  1. It must have perfect conditions to grow in. What a stunner, fun. Does it smell as good as it looks? I hope your area doesn't have a big blow to push it on over.

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  2. My Silk Road is just about done. Think it was about 7ft here. Watching Silk Road grow and bloom is one of my favorite pastimes.

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