Friday, June 26, 2009

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.
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Saturday, April 18, 2009

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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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

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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Sunday, April 12, 2009

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.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Angelonia



Angelonia

Angelonia gardnerii

Synonyms: Summer Snapdragon

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

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

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

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Texas Star Hibiscus


Texas Star Hibiscus
Growing here in Floresville Texas.