May Blooms

 I thought it might be time for a stroll around the garden. Here is what is going on this May.

The Cigar plant is producing tons of cigar shaped blooms.

It is doing well and appears to be establishing a root system.

I recently potted up these succulents.

The Blackfoot Daisy is blooming like crazy.

I planted the Black and Blue Sage next to the Knockout Roses. I like the pink and blue combo. I'm trying to work around the existing landscaping, which means trying to cover up the spindly Nandina stalks. 

The FBA's ( Future Butterflies of America ) are making a meal out of the Passionflower Vine.

There are a lot of chrysalis around. Is it just me or does there appear to be butterfly eggs on the chrysalis? I think they are starting to lay eggs on top of the eggs!

This was a recent purchase. I'm hoping this Rudbeckia Tiger Eye will perform well.

The Coral Vine is starting to put out some blooms.

The two pots in the front yard are doing well. The potato vine is making a come back.

The Firecracker Fern is still going to town.

Wilson is keeping a watchful eye over the garden.

Spring in our Garden Part Deux

Since we are having such a fabulous Spring here in Texas, I thought I would share with you more pictures from our work in progress garden.

We added some Knockout Roses next to the Lavender. They looked so pretty in the rain.

These Irises were planted many years ago.  

I just purchased this Alstromeria. I had these in my old garden and loved them.

 

The Coral Honeysuckle Vine was recently added to attract the hummingbirds. 

The Firecracker Fern is blooming. This plant is huge! I'm going to have to divide it.

We planted this Bottlebrush Bush last year. It is finally blooming.

Is it just me or do the blooms look like red yarn?