We’re visiting with Anita Drendel at this time.
I backyard in Yorkville, Illinois. I’ve about 20 completely different backyard areas, together with six 3-foot tall raised backyard beds for my greens.
Large flower heads of decorative onions (Allium sp.) showcase within the again, with salmon Osteospermum (Zones 9–11 or as an annual) and purple Scaevola (Zones 10–11 or as an annual) in entrance.
Hardy hibiscus, aka rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus, Zone 5 – 9) is a reliable bloomer and is nice for including a punch of coloration to the midsummer backyard.
A big-flowered clematis (Clematis hybrids, Zones 4–8) has been skilled up the fence within the background, whereas a smaller blue clematis hybrid blooms in entrance. Within the center, an asparagus fern (Asparagus densiiflorus, Zones 9–11 or as an annual or houseplant) offers nice texture from its dense foliage.
It appears to be like like purple flowers are the theme on this space.
Have a look at this attractive Siberian iris (Iris hybrid, Zones 3–8)! Siberian irises are sturdy, very-easy-to-grow crops that thrive in a big selection of situations, and newer breeding has actually given them ever extra stunning and dramatic flowers.
A Virginia ctenucha moth stops by to take a look at the sunny blooms of a Coreopsis.
Sizzling colours solely right here, with Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia, annual) within the heart lined with brilliant orange flowers. Mexican sunflower is a good long-blooming plant, and butterflies love the blooms.
Wow—an ideal, romantic, English-style rose. I guess this smells superb in particular person!
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