Greetings from the sweltering Southeast USA. We have been in a heat advisory for the past few days. It is expected to continue for another week. Highs are in the upper 90’s and heat index is topping 100 every day. My plan is to limit outdoor work to early morning and just before dusk. Plenty of liquids are also in order.
The plants are flourishing regardless. They have an ample supply of water after the heavy rain of a few days ago. I am watering the newest plants from this spring.
I did do some volunteer work in the native plant area of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens so I am including a shot or two from there.
The first shot is this beautiful tall Tiger Lily. The plant identifier is calling it an iris.
This next is a Prairie Coneflower. Ratibida sp. I started these from seed a few years ago. They had a tendency to sag when in bloom but this year they are strong enough to stand tall.
The hybrid daylilies are beautiful. So many vibrant bright colors. This one stood out.
This garden cherub is shaded in the fern garden amongst the Natchez crepe myrtles. The fern is a Southern shield (Thelypteris kunthii). This stately fern is slowly covering the shaded area but it is deciduous and allows the daffodils to come through in the late winter and spring.
The blephilia is blooming again.
Thought you might enjoy this native hydrangea (Hydrangea aborescens)
Another native hydrangeas showing off is this oakleaf with the red tinted flowers of the pannicle. Hydrangea quercifolia.
It is hot this week but these floral displays are grand. Hope you are able to get out and do some gardening. Mine will be limited the next two weeks.
Don’t forget the the propagator
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That cherub is a sweetie and can just image it in the garden. Stay cool!