Monthly Archives: July 2009

Ligularia dentata

Posted on July 31, 2009 by mothernaturesgarden

Ligularia dentata or more recently Farfugium japonicum I will have to move it if it doesn’t do better in its third year. A handsome shade plant with huge leaves and colorful daisy-like flowers makes a bold statement in the shade … Continue reading →

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Lamb’s Ears

Posted on July 28, 2009 by mothernaturesgarden

Stachys byzantina ‘Helen Von Stein’ is a good variety with large, gray, furry ears and few, if any, blooms. It’s the fuzzy foliage that is desirable. Although large, it stays neat and compact. Gardeners can not live on bread alone, … Continue reading →

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I Love the Woods

Posted on July 22, 2009 by mothernaturesgarden

Rudbeckias surround the pool and the goldfinches have discovered that some of the seeds are ripe and ready for feasting. The goldfinches almost disappear in the golden yellow rudbeckias. When it rains it is easy to move this huge Nephrolepsis … Continue reading →

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Surprise

Posted on July 15, 2009 by mothernaturesgarden

After a soaking summer rain, if bloom succession has been considered and enough  planted, we can expect something new. In my garden although other things are blooming, the basic summer succession  is daylily, Oriental lily, naked ladies/Lycoris squamigera. Naked ladies are … Continue reading →

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Hibiscus

Posted on July 11, 2009 by mothernaturesgarden

It must be tasty. Everything wants a bite of Hibiscus ‘Blue River II’. Where is a praying mantis when you need one? This late blooming Hemerocallis is an unusual coral color. Succulents are great because they can survive outside in summer … Continue reading →

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