Yucca bloom

Yucca ?

Not sure what the name of this plant. It grows wild in this area. The bloom lasts about two weeks in mid spring.

Update on Roses

This is an update on my roses that, until lately, were not doing that well. Secret to new beauty is the addition of foliar spraying with a product from Medina Ag. Medina Plus. Just pour into ortho sprayer half solution with half water and drench the plant.

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Hummingbird Moth

White-lined Sphinx Hummingbird Moth

WOW! This was such a surprise to find fluttering around in my garden. I had to share the photo with everyone. My camera is not good enough to get a real close-up but with picasa I was able to pinpoint it in the photo.
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Kangaroo Paw

Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos flavidus

Synonym: Cat's Paw

A subtropical plant that comes in maroon, brown and yellow. Perennial. My first year with this plant so my knowledge about it is just what I read.

Angelonia

Angelonia

Angelonia gardnerii

Synonyms: Summer Snapdragon

A hardy plant that has bloomed all spring to fall. I will definitely get more.

Copper Canyon Daisy

Copper Canyon Daisy


Tagetes lemmonii 'Compacta'


This plant is almost invasive but is easy to prune and seems can be done at any time. Gorgeous.


Synonyms: Shrub Marigold, Mexican Bush Marigold, Mount Lemmon Marigold

Texas Star Hibiscus

Texas Star Hibiscus

Growing here in Floresville Texas.