My apologies for yesterday’s “sarcastic” post. I think I confused many of you and gave off the impression that I actually still had peonies blooming in November. If you couldn’t tell by now, my sense of humor skews very high on the immaturity scale. It was a nostalgic look back to the spring and denial that the gardening season is coming to a quick close. I may need to make better use of the mental “edit” button.
But we push on to today’s entry.
This time of year you really appreciate those plants that continue to push on through the colder temps and adverse conditions. I walk around the yard grading each and every plant and their survival capabilities even yanking out some of the weaker performers in a fit of rage. It is truly survival of the fittest.
So here is a photo graphical journey (how’s that for hyperbole?) of the current state of my botanical beauties:
The ornamental grasses are all in different stages of development:
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| Miscanthus ‘Morning Light’ |
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| Miscanthus ‘Gracillimus’ |
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| Panicum ‘Rostrahlbusch’ |
Beautiful fall color that keeps on keeping on:
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| Itea ‘Henry’s Garnet’ |
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| Thuja ‘Rheingold’ |
More subtle happy foliage:
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| Achillea basal foliage |
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| Hypericum ‘Albury Purple’ |
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| Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’ |
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| Spirea ‘Goldmound’ |
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| Carex ‘Kaga Nishiki’ |
An interesting random bud/bloom out of nowhere:
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| Campanula ‘Joan Elliot’ |
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| Hemerocallis ‘Joan Senior’ |
I told you some people would believe you! Well, this is more like it, sort of like my garden, but I am zzone 5.
Eileen
Love all the grasses, as many as I have, every autumn, I think to myself “must have more grasses!”. That Itex is stunning…what amazing color.
Very nice. I need more grasses too.
Now, now, I was kidding too, yesterday! I knew you were just being sarcastic, truly I did. Your grasses are looking wonderful, they are true three season plants.
Love the grasses – I’ve NOTHING in my garden now, unless its vegetation flying past the window but I’m in a different time continium and climate – gorgeous photos – loved yesterdays post too.
ONG – how tall are your grasses and how long have they been growing in your gardens?
I am hunting down ideas for a new garden I cut in – this fall. It’s back drop is going to be a visual screen for some privacy. Your grasses have excellent visual interest … and look like promising options.
Thanks!
OK, you got me, lost track of what zone you were in. Lovely grasses – ‘Morning Light’ is one of my favourites, but that Panicum is rather lovely too.
I love your use of grasses. I am inspired to add a few more of my own. Perhaps miscanthus?
Shrylene – my most mature grasses are about 3 years old. I bought them all real small so they are just now starting to really take off. This year alone I planted an additional 30+ and can’t wait to watch them further develop next year.
Shirley – love the miscanthus cultivars and they do well here. Tried 3-4 new options this year and can’r wait to see them take off. Still love ‘Gracillimus’ the most, a true classic.