La Peppermint Camellia It is February and just the right time of the year for the camellia shrub to begin opening its blooms! Both of these blooms which are quite different from each other are on the same shrub. Last year I marked the branches which had the solid red blooms. I wanted to see…
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Lavender – Flower of the Day
Lavender My lavender didn’t do too well this year, but I’ll try again. Due to drought there just was only so much that watering could do to help it thrive. Even though it never flowered the leaves did smell wonderful. For Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge #FOTD
Red Rose – Flower of the Day
For Cee’s #FOTD
Coyote Bush – Flower of the Day
Baccharis halimifolia Common Name(s): I found this interesting bush/flower at the edge of the forest next to our home. I’m not sure why something coastal would be growing in our area, but its possible that years ago a bird from the coast may have dropped a seed on its way migrating north. For Cee’s #FOTD
Lantana – Flower of the Day
I found this lone lantana flowering underneath a pine tree in the back yard. Now I’m wondering where it came from since its been many years since we had any lantana in the yard. For Cee’s #FOTD
Zigzag Goldenrod – Flower of the Day
Yesterday we spent the afternoon cleaning up the campsite on the property. It’s getting that time of year when temperatures are more mild and its bearable to be outdoors. Goldenrod was in bloom everywhere and I noticed this yellow flower that was a little different. I did not know this too was a variety of…
Siam Tulip – Flower of the Day
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Last year I received this awesome little tulip for my birthday from my awesome husband. After some time I decided to plant it in my flower bed. I had forgot all about it and assumed it didn’t like its new home since it did not return this spring. This week…
Hairy Clustervine – Flower of the Day
Meet Jacquemontia tamnifolia better known as Hairy Clustervine a member of the Morning Glory family. Just like morning glories these flowers open at night and close by mid morning. This one shares space in with the morning glories in one of my terracotta planters. It reseeds itself and returns every year as an annual. More…
Morning Glory – Flower of the Day
I hope you enjoy this morning glory flower for my flower of the day submission. We are currently in a drought in our area and there are only a few flowers in bloom. This one comes back each year in one of my large terracotta planters. Early in the morning they open to say Good…
Fuchsia – Flower of the Day
Fuchsia flowers, known for their vibrant, pendulous blooms in shades of pink, purple, red, and white, originate from the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, as well as New Zealand and Tahiti. The genus Fuchsia was first described by the French botanist Charles Plumier in the late 17th century, who named it…
Devil’s Trumpet – Flower of the Day
Devil’s Trumpet, Double Purple Flower Devil’s Trumpet, scientifically known as Datura, is a dramatic plant, famed for its large, upward-facing trumpet-shaped flowers. The Double Purple variety is particularly stunning, with its rich, deep violet blooms that add an exotic touch to any garden. Native to the Americas, Datura thrives in well-drained soil and full sun,…
“Butter and Eggs” Daffodil – Flower of the Day
“Butter and Eggs” Daffodil – photo taken at my Aunts home several years ago. There was a long row of them that would come up beside their garage. I often wonder if the new owners of the home enjoy seeing them bloom each spring. I should go drive by one spring to see if they…