tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post8438863439628645323..comments2023-12-04T04:06:39.581-06:00Comments on Rambling Wren: May FlowersSteph@RamblingWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-73894501673191673652013-05-16T10:03:43.533-05:002013-05-16T10:03:43.533-05:00TexasDeb,
I just got really lucky when I spotted t...TexasDeb,<br />I just got really lucky when I spotted the bunting. He was at my fountain and I just happened to look outside at the right time. Now sure what their song or call is. I'm sure you could find it on the all about birds site. I think he was really attracted to the water. If you have a water source, you will be surprised how many birds you see.<br />Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-61892385859831458322013-05-16T10:01:25.302-05:002013-05-16T10:01:25.302-05:00Kathleen,
I haven't seen the female Bunting ye...Kathleen,<br />I haven't seen the female Bunting yet. I think the male was just moving through the area. It is amazing how attracted the birds are to the water. I'm sure while they are migrating they get pretty thirsty! <br /><br />PS I think you would really enjoy the Eyelash and Black and Blue Salvia. The Black and Blue is the hummers favorite flower. He will guard it in my yard. It will take some shade as well. Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-33631205563904253642013-05-16T09:57:45.919-05:002013-05-16T09:57:45.919-05:00Caroline,
The flowers in Seattle are so beautiful....Caroline,<br />The flowers in Seattle are so beautiful. Of course, if it rained here every day my yard would look like a jungle. The hummingbirds I've seen in my yard are going to the flowers more than the feeder. I guess why settle when you have the real stuff! Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-72795582277796222772013-05-16T07:08:37.065-05:002013-05-16T07:08:37.065-05:00Wow oh wow. I've never spotted a painted bunt...Wow oh wow. I've never spotted a painted bunting here West of Austin, though I'm constantly on the lookout. Do they have a particular song or call I could listen for or any particular seed they search out? I'd love to do whatever I can to draw them, I think they are the prettiest birds I've ever (not personally) seen!<br /><br />That Bear's Breeches is a real looker as well. I'll be curious to see how it summers over. As to the tropical salvias? I've got red and pink varieties in two areas out front where we took out all the St. Augustine. They do reseed easily and the deer simply can't keep up. If I feel they're getting too tall or too crowded I feel free to cut them down to the ground or just pull them out. Easy peasy!TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-88924333800717691362013-05-13T19:11:29.558-05:002013-05-13T19:11:29.558-05:00Steph, thanks for your comment at Hill Country Mys...Steph, thanks for your comment at Hill Country Mysteries. <br /><br />I loved seeing your different salvias. Now I want the Eyelash leaved and Black and Blue.<br /><br />Congratulations on seeing your first painted bunting! I think they're the most beautiful birds in North America. Have you seen a female yet? If you begin to see a male regularly, you're likely to see a female and pretty soon babies. Mom & Dad will bring them to your seeds and water.<br /><br />Kathleen Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868566314392048880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-36591762586649590152013-05-12T15:04:26.727-05:002013-05-12T15:04:26.727-05:00Oh, that bunting is gorgeous. I've wanted Bea...Oh, that bunting is gorgeous. I've wanted Bear's Breeches since I saw them in Seattle. Ha, who am I kidding? I have yet to see a single hummingbird this year, it's so strange, maybe they're out there and they've eluded my gaze...Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621220516578692069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-69819405935115783772013-05-07T09:45:32.740-05:002013-05-07T09:45:32.740-05:00Amy,
Thanks! I can see why you bookmarked the pain...Amy,<br />Thanks! I can see why you bookmarked the painted bunting in your bird book as a child. Interesting you saw one in your front yard. <br /><br />PS Thank you for the info on artichokes. I'll make sure and pick them before they all bloom:) Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-11468804219624864522013-05-07T07:34:05.739-05:002013-05-07T07:34:05.739-05:00A painted bunting! That's a very special day. ...A painted bunting! That's a very special day. I used to bookmark that page in the bird book as a kid, then go out searching for it in the TX hill country (no joy, though I saw one in my front yard once in Austin). Congrats, and lovely salvias.Amy Farrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308018161028455017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-38501579026192291862013-05-06T15:15:22.012-05:002013-05-06T15:15:22.012-05:00Thank you Amy! The Bear's breeches was new to ...Thank you Amy! The Bear's breeches was new to me too. It is not always an easy plant to find. <br /><br />I have yet to plant any tropical sage, however it is on my list of plants I would like to add to my garden. Good to know it reseeds so freely. Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-25292652128875470322013-05-06T14:06:55.189-05:002013-05-06T14:06:55.189-05:00A lot of pretty things going on in your garden! I ...A lot of pretty things going on in your garden! I agree the weather has been so nice here in Austin. I have never heard of the Bear's Breeches. It is very different...i like it! I planted a couple of tropical sage plants last year and now I have so many! It reseeds like crazy, which I am glad. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572136733330325375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-84599910664917382722013-05-06T13:33:58.529-05:002013-05-06T13:33:58.529-05:00Linda,
I think the bees are enjoying the Salvias a...Linda,<br />I think the bees are enjoying the Salvias as much as I am. They are all over them! <br /><br />The Bunting sighting was such a fluke. A birder that lives close spotted one as well. Wonder if it was the same one? <br /><br />Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-46003191371586236012013-05-06T13:09:51.483-05:002013-05-06T13:09:51.483-05:00Salvias are a must have, here in deer country.
...Salvias are a must have, here in deer country. <br /><br />I'm jealous of your Painted Bunting sighting. I've heard there are some close by here, but have never seen one.Linda/patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639872362919575736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-31882094445746287492013-05-04T20:22:16.421-05:002013-05-04T20:22:16.421-05:00Thanks Heather. I'm a huge fan of salvias. The...Thanks Heather. I'm a huge fan of salvias. The painted buntings are a very rare bird for my area. I think they are more prevalent further north in the TX Hill country. They are one gorgeous bird! Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-70839259458261584632013-05-04T19:51:40.818-05:002013-05-04T19:51:40.818-05:00Gorgeous salvia collection Steph :) - And that pai...Gorgeous salvia collection Steph :) - And that painted bunting looks like someones' exotic bird escaped from their cage - incredibly bright! So stunning!Heather/xericstylehttp://www.xericstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-74798805767102716072013-05-04T19:15:08.541-05:002013-05-04T19:15:08.541-05:00Hi HG, I'm curious how the acanthus will perfo...Hi HG, I'm curious how the acanthus will perform as well. Our TX summers are like most states harsh winters in that the plants have a tendency to go dormant. I've noticed it does wilt when the temps are high. <br /><br />It is fun to plant sages and salvias because there are SO many varieties to choose from. Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-88495378503974823602013-05-04T17:00:31.758-05:002013-05-04T17:00:31.758-05:00I am so interested in hearing how the acanthus mak...I am so interested in hearing how the acanthus makes it through the summer. What a gorgeous plant! Love all the sages/salvias, too. Never heard of the eyelash leaved sage. What a fun name!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-85608315655182945362013-05-04T09:40:49.572-05:002013-05-04T09:40:49.572-05:00DM, I just joined a local Audubon society so I was...DM, I just joined a local Audubon society so I was thrilled to see this bird in my area. According to a migration map I found online, the chances of seeing this bird in my area is about 10%. Not really good odds, however I think he was searching for a water source and luckily we have large fountain with flowing water that attracts lots of birds.<br /><br />The bear's breeches made it through our lack of a winter beautifully. Now I just have to see how it makes it through a TX summer:) If it starts to look pitiful, I'm just going to cut the leaves off and leave it in the ground and pray it comes back in the Fall. Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-50398658704838637152013-05-04T09:35:47.738-05:002013-05-04T09:35:47.738-05:00Ally,
I picked up the eyelash sage at my local ind...Ally,<br />I picked up the eyelash sage at my local independent garden center. I had no idea how it would perform. It had some blooms on it this past Fall, however this Spring it has doubled in size (thanks to the fact we didn't have a winter) and there are a ton of blooms on it. The flowers are bright red and the hummingbirds do love it! Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-85019875821648802682013-05-04T09:31:52.997-05:002013-05-04T09:31:52.997-05:00Christy,
The Painted Buntings are just migrating t...Christy,<br />The Painted Buntings are just migrating through our area. They are such beautiful birds and I'm so grateful I had the chance to see one. <br /><br />You are right, there are numerous varieties of sages and salvias. I really like them for my garden because they can take the heat and attract the hummers. I think you are really going to like the Black and Blue sage. The blooms are gorgeous and it is the hummingbirds favorite plant in my garden. Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-79714175332578879722013-05-04T08:01:40.210-05:002013-05-04T08:01:40.210-05:00omg Painted bunting. Gorgeous! I didn't know B...omg Painted bunting. Gorgeous! I didn't know Bear's Breeches could grow this far south ... I am ever on the lookout for plants for the shade. tydmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358496592735543038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-55660434602583393762013-05-04T07:44:07.624-05:002013-05-04T07:44:07.624-05:00So cool to see the eyelash sage in your garden. I ...So cool to see the eyelash sage in your garden. I purchased one on impulse and just added it to my garden about 2 weeks ago. Mine is not blooming yet, but the flowers are starting to form. I bet the hummingbirds will love it. Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430849998788960134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180868369852974482.post-69508974129537212842013-05-04T07:40:32.439-05:002013-05-04T07:40:32.439-05:00A big WOW on the Painted Bunting!!! How exciting m...A big WOW on the Painted Bunting!!! How exciting must that have been! Is he hanging around or migrating through the area? I just love sage and salvia. There are so many different ones and they're all so pretty. I just planted some Black and Blue and look forward to when they're big and blooming. Christys Cottage Wildlife Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112409875692610049noreply@blogger.com