Posted on October 7, 2021October 7, 2021Shade flowers A nice Bombus impatiens on the mistflowers this morning. A second view where you can see pollen on legs! Nearby, the tropical sage is blooming nicely today.
Posted on October 3, 2021October 3, 2021Nice out Tropical sage looking good. Mistflowers have been blooming for several weeks now I think.
Posted on October 1, 2021October 1, 2021Fall for sure A cold front with rain! Maximilian sunflower in full bloom!
Posted on September 27, 2021September 27, 2021Frostweed It’s about to bloom! I saw some in the wild today at Lexington WMA and it was finishing blooming. It was by a wash so perhaps got more water.
Posted on September 25, 2021September 25, 2021Fall begins Maximilian sunflower! The neighborhood school’s are already blooming, but mine are slower and this is first one, today.
Posted on September 18, 2021September 18, 2021Haircut Salvia greggii sure looking nice after Paula suggested we trim a pathway in back.
Posted on September 18, 2021September 18, 2021Water Finally a tropical sage (Salvia coccinea) blooming. Turns out they appreciate a bit of water.
Posted on September 16, 2021September 16, 2021Texas mallow doing well in drought The Texas mallow Caterpillar on oregano. Potentially a male Bombus pennsylvanicus from yesterday.
Posted on September 9, 2021September 9, 2021Experiment Abby kindly gave me her extra prickly pear cactus pads (Opuntia humifusa) which I shall attempt to grow. This succulent from Judy in my rock garden has a surprise pink flower!