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...
It appears that your garden is responding to all the rain. I am happy for you. We have had a decent spring too. The wind has been annoying but it has been cool and wet enough here too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I love the Camassia, which isn't something that will grow in my part of the country.
ReplyDeleteWe've had a cool rainy spring too, but it's too early here for annuals. But soon!
ReplyDeleteWe’ve had a cool wet spring too, but we aren’t quite ready to plant annuals. But soon!
ReplyDeleteThe chartreuse of the bleeding heart is shining in the shady garden like no other. What a sight! Brunnera 'Jack Frost' is an old favorite; I've moved volunteers into other places in the garden: I could ever tire of this plant.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news on rain for your region. Happy for you. Maybe next year for us...
ReplyDeleteThe Camassia leichtlinii is gorgeous! "moist soil" means not for "SoCal". 😒
Do you grow any Martagon Lilies?