I took stem cuttings of a Sorbaria this spring. The plants actually are flowering already.
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Reed Plumes
The Common Reed is starting to head out. The color is reddish in the early stages, but will later change in color.
Variegated Weeds
I found a Pigweed that had some variegation on it. Some weeds look more attractive than others.
Hop Trellis
The Golden Hops has found the Giant Miscanthus to climb on. This perennial vine suckers and comes up all over.
X Marks the Spot
Surprise Flower Garden
Surprise Lilies leaf out in early Spring, but later the leaves disappear. Now the flowers have come up from seemingly out of nowhere.
American Dagger Caterpillar
Sometimes I come across unusual looking insects. The fuzzy-looking American Dagger Moth Caterpillar looks fun to touch, but the hairs can cause skin irritation.
Deadly Attraction
Castor Bean plants are one of the most ornamental foliage plants that can be grown. These are fast growing annual plants in my location. The only downside is that they are toxic.
Thistle Weeds
Thistles are attractive to many animals. Swallowtails are frequently seen among thistle patches.
Variegated Beech
There are many cultivars of the European Beech. The Franken Variegated Beech shows good variegation.