Late Summer Update

I probably have more bamboo stakes than plants on this side.



Luminescent physostegia (probably the only obedient thing in my garden.)




Japanese Anemone



Bamboo Ewok arbor with clematis

Lady Emma Hamilton 9/07/2008

Master Gardener's Plant Sale

Lucky for me it was pouring rain; by the time I got to the plant sale after work, there was still a pretty good selection. Too bad for me that I imposed a very strict spending limit.

My loot:

Wood Aster - I have very high hopes for this plant. Likes shade and late blooming and xeric AND liked by butterflies?! Inconceivable!
Viola walteri - I think this was mislabeled because it doesn't really look like the violas that I am continually pulling out of my lawn and beds, which is what most of the viola walteris look like in my online search.
hollyhock - not sure what color it will be, but it is supposed to be perennial. I must cultivate (literally) my cottage garden look.
Geranium sanguineum - Bloody cranesbill is so descriptive. I love it! This is my second try for this plant. Last time I chose a spot that I think was way too shady for it.
Sisyrinchium bellum - blue-eyed grass. I was looking for some grasses, any grasses, no concern for any other aspect of its form. I had no idea it would have such a pretty flower! This is why I love the plant sale; I'm willing to spend a dollar on something I am completely unfamiliar with, and then it's a complete surprise when I bring home something like this!
Begonia grandis - another shady lady.

Now... where to put everything...

Bats are scary when they're flying directly at you...