Hello, my name is Rambling Wren, and I'm addicted to plants. Isn't there some sort of 12 step program for this thing? I was only suppose to pick up one plant at the garden center. Just one mind you! Not only did I come home with a trunk full, I made a second garden center run. What is wrong with me? My husband said that I buy plants faster than he can dig the holes for them. I can't help it...picking out the plants is the FUN part. Duh! Here are just some of the plants I picked up.
This Eyelash leaved Sage, Salvia Blepharophylla, was calling my name. Who can resist those huge red tubular blooms. I'm sure the hummingbirds won't be able to resist it either. If anyone has had experience growing this salvia, please let me know. I'm pairing this with a dwarf Coreopsis called, "Nana". I like the yellow and red combo.
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Of course I had to pick up my favorite sage, "Black and Blue".
I just love the vibrant blue flowers on this plant.
Here it is....Number one on my "Most Wanted List". The Big Red Sage or also known as Salvia pentstemonoides.
This plant is the trifecta:
1.) It is an evergreen and a Texas native
2.) It is drought tolerant
3.) It has gorgeous magenta (not red) blooms and the hummingbirds like it
SOLD!
A big thank you to Shirley Fox at Rock-Oak-Deer for offering to help me hunt down this plant. I finally located it at Rainbow Gardens.
This is just more temptation for us other plant addicts.
ReplyDeleteLove that big red sage. Someday, I'm visiting that nursery.
But first, I have to go plant the plant...er, plantS...I bought yesterday.
If you find that 12-step program, let me know.
Have a great weekend.
Ha! So true. Whenever I hear of a new plant, I have to have it. You would love Rainbow Gardens. They have 2 locations I frequent, one on Bandera Rd and the other on Thousand Oaks. Hope you have a great weekend as well.
DeleteI think there are many of us in need of that 12 step program! I always tell myself you are just here for one thing…but it is OK to just LOOK. Then the next thing I know, I’ve got my hands full of plants and I need to locate a cart. Excellent Black on Blue Sage.
ReplyDeleteI hear what you are saying about the cart:) I'm still looking for that 12 step program. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteLovely choices! I'm seriously considering the black and blue sage since my high school's colors were black and blue (we were the bruisers, heh).
ReplyDeleteThank you! I LOVE the Black and Blue sage, however it does wilt in the afternoon sun. This plant definitely appreciates some shade.
DeleteGood haul on your shopping trip. I'm a bit of a plant addict as well. There's lots of us crazy plant people out there. You're in good company.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ally. Now I don't feel so bad for making 2 garden center runs in one day:) I'm loving the Eyelash leaved Sage, Salvia Blepharophylla.
DeleteHi- thanks for the visit! Love your blog!!! The Salvia Black and Blue is a great one and the hummingbirds adore it! I am not familiar with that first salvia but I will ask Michael. Glad you got so many great new plants!! Can't wait to see the upcoming photos with them showcased!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love the big red fuzzy blooms on the Eyelash Leaved Sage. A fellow garden blogger in Blanco said she loved it and that it spreads and comes back every year. Sounds like a winner! Thanks for stopping by.
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