Many pollinators have been visible this week. They are out in great numbers. The lantana and salvia which are gloriously blooming seem to be the favorite landing spots. Our weather is still hot but a rain is coming this weekend which will cool us down. That is something to look forward to.
Its still dry but the rain will begin to remedy that situation. This is our dry season so the blooming plants do not seem troubled.
As is my pattern, I will be visiting Six On Saturday in the morning. Here’s the link to this gathering place for gardeners around the world. If you are interested, come join us. If you want to participate, you will find the rules at the website.
1. Painted Lady
On a Tithonia rotundifolia (Mexican Sunflower), in the bright sunshine. Isn’t it a beauty? Gulf fritillaries and hummingbirds also light on this tall stemmed beacon of nectar.
2. Long Tailed Skipper (Urbanus sp)
My fellow gardener, Sam, caught this skipper as it streaked from one lantana flower to another.
3. Carpenter Bee on lantana
The lantana was the hot landing zone this week. Sam caught this one too. Looks like it was asleep.
4. Blue Ageratum
The appearance of the blue ageratum native (Conoclinium coelestinum) is a sure sign of fall for me.
5. Turk’s Cap
Turk’s cap (Malvaviscus arboreus) is a cut little fellow. It is hard to get a closeup without the photoprocessor overdoing the red.
6. Carpenter Bee on Salvia
This Salvia farinacea cultivar is also a beacon for the bees. The carpenter bees outnumbered the bumble bees.
I am anticipating rain and cooler temperatures. I have many plants waiting patiently to be put into the ground.
Happy Gardening!
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