Often ignoring his better judgment and good sense, the gardener too frequently opts for fussy plants, or ones that have only a slight chance for survival in his heat or cold. He forces shade lovers into the scorching sun, and otherwise tortures those he professes to love. He strives against reality, and then is immensely…
Tag: toad lily
Lightning strikes
It is unfortunate that I could find no better place at the time to plant ‘Lightning Strike’ toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta ‘Lightning Strike’, below) than tucked beneath a tall nandina (Nandina domestica) and beside stone steps that lead from the lower deck. Two clematis have draped themselves so that along with the leaning stems of…
Wilting, but willing
The foliage of the passion flower vine (Passiflora incarnata, flowering in August, below) has wilted. I can’t imagine that this vigorous native vine is in trouble, but I’ll be certain to give it a sip of water or two through the hot, dry weather that’s expected over the next week. I planted the passion flower…
Ramblin' through Dave's Garden 