Who says a native-plant garden can’t be spectacular? Look at these flowers and the wildlife they attract! Click on any photo below to see a larger image.
Front Garden
The Dogwood Tree, Major Wheeler Honeysuckle, Carolina Jessamine, and Tangerine Beauty Cross Vine fill the front garden with so full of flowers that you can’t miss them even when just driving by. If you walk up the path, you’ll see Pussytoe Plantain, Coral Bells, and Wild Geranium making a more subtle statement.
Back Garden
Come to the back to see big dogwood that was probably planted in 1962. Along the path, you’ll see blooming Columbine, Dwarf Crested Iris, Solomon’s Seal, Pickerel Flowers and Lily Pads, the buds of Pitcher Plants, and loads of pine tassels on the patio. Walk down toward the rain garden to see the flowers of Zizia, Spiderwort, and Atamasca Lily. Azaleas passed along in the family bloom in a white hedge that is over six feet tall. The Bloodroot at the top of this post is just across the path. Under the Dogwood, a section planted last year has Foam Flower and Eco Lacquered Spider Green and Gold. The strappy red flowers of Carolina Allspice makes the back garden smell like bananas. More white azaleas provide contrast.
Who Else Lives Here?
I’m so happy to see the frogs, bees, dragonflies, and skinks back enjoying the warm weather!
