tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post4113662544941009149..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: Texas "Barometer Bush" shows off rare bloomsShirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-53912018424401179522012-09-09T14:24:24.872-05:002012-09-09T14:24:24.872-05:00Some of ours have bloomed this summer as well. So...Some of ours have bloomed this summer as well. So nice to have had rain this summer.Rebecca and Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076032102958973386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-35495986755045897322012-09-08T08:35:29.707-05:002012-09-08T08:35:29.707-05:00I've not heard of this plant before. Another o...I've not heard of this plant before. Another one for my wish list. If it blooms after rain, it should flower well here in the UK.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725991262021867082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-5918745526821481642012-09-06T21:22:25.488-05:002012-09-06T21:22:25.488-05:00I do enjoy the silvery foliage all year, the bees ...I do enjoy the silvery foliage all year, the bees have been scarce until last spring and now we see them whenever we have blooms.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-31842986075512353462012-09-06T21:21:20.729-05:002012-09-06T21:21:20.729-05:00We don't have a rainy season as such, but that...We don't have a rainy season as such, but that would be awesome to see the sage bloom more than once in a while.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-78199250982240687092012-09-06T21:19:20.284-05:002012-09-06T21:19:20.284-05:00They would bloom quite a bit over where it rains m...They would bloom quite a bit over where it rains more.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-44511999217791253352012-09-06T21:18:44.228-05:002012-09-06T21:18:44.228-05:00I did check out your purple profusion and they loo...I did check out your purple profusion and they look great Heather.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-31016091717558147102012-09-06T21:17:39.472-05:002012-09-06T21:17:39.472-05:00I love hearing how a song about my neck of the woo...I love hearing how a song about my neck of the woods is so well known elsewhere.<br /><br />Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-70437977115361219392012-09-06T18:50:03.198-05:002012-09-06T18:50:03.198-05:00Funny how we treasure most the coy plants that mus...Funny how we treasure most the coy plants that must be coaxed into bloom. Those look worth the wait, and I love putting the picture to the words of the song we all know.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.com/index.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-70951110604964830782012-09-06T07:36:21.418-05:002012-09-06T07:36:21.418-05:00The Silverado is a beautiful addition to the garde...The Silverado is a beautiful addition to the garden and is a treat whether in boom or not. Your bees look industrious and happy!Tinahttp://www.mygardenersays.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-87206897584772444972012-09-06T00:11:29.472-05:002012-09-06T00:11:29.472-05:00Depends on where you go, from acidic soil (proteas...Depends on where you go, from acidic soil (proteas), other parts shale rock, etc. Also depends on specie, some grow in rocky outcrops, others open plains. You should just do some reading on the vinegar, because it can easily make water to acidic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11506560236657107272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-30636325156767253572012-09-05T21:34:00.126-05:002012-09-05T21:34:00.126-05:00This bush is such a treat during monsoon. I love ...This bush is such a treat during monsoon. I love the various shades of purple and lavender during our rains. Our have bloomed twice now. And the best part about these plants is that they require very little care here in Tucson....well maybe an occassional prune:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-65576378421111159792012-09-05T15:16:40.233-05:002012-09-05T15:16:40.233-05:00These are so pretty when in bloom. I should reall...These are so pretty when in bloom. I should really find a spot for these in my garden. HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-38608909911865918842012-09-05T10:02:10.538-05:002012-09-05T10:02:10.538-05:00Your row of sage is filling in nicely Shirley! I ...Your row of sage is filling in nicely Shirley! I planted 7 'Silverado' sage last fall and they are also very happy. In the winter I was so surprised the fungus gnats got to them but they have made a full recovery and then some. It is incredible how much growth they put on in the heat too - the hotter the more growth they put on. Such a unique plant indeed!Heather/xericstylehttp://www.xericstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-21902864409049363552012-09-05T08:59:24.653-05:002012-09-05T08:59:24.653-05:00It is quite welcome, we've had blooms off and ...It is quite welcome, we've had blooms off and on since the rains returned last fall.<br /><br />The purple blooms are impressive en masse along roads, I'll try to get a photo sometime.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-72662483143990565922012-09-05T08:46:11.303-05:002012-09-05T08:46:11.303-05:00What a welcome sight this must be for you after tw...What a welcome sight this must be for you after two years of drought! I remember the song lyrics but don't think I'd ever seen pictures of "the sage in bloom." Thanks!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-46716548037691639402012-09-05T08:44:35.236-05:002012-09-05T08:44:35.236-05:00The bees certainly do turn out for these occasions...The bees certainly do turn out for these occasions.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-68905303394420092402012-09-05T08:42:06.896-05:002012-09-05T08:42:06.896-05:00The nitrogen in the rain is something we learn abo...The nitrogen in the rain is something we learn about here as well. It's quite clear there is a connection when the day after a rain many plants seem to have a spurt of good growth that can't be fully attributed to rain alone.<br /><br />Our soil and water are very alkaline and I have considered adding a bit of vinegar to the container plants. Native cacti and succulents grow directly in the limestone rock but the ones from your part of the world might need it.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-34663267272041112682012-09-05T08:31:33.266-05:002012-09-05T08:31:33.266-05:00I've been observing these for quite a while an...I've been observing these for quite a while and they are consistent in blooming a week to 10 days after a rain. This holds even when the rain falls stops just east of here and their sages will bloom while mine do not. According to the TAMU website high soil moisture can also trigger blooms although that doesn't seem to be the case over there.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-69783314692378437142012-09-05T06:24:14.112-05:002012-09-05T06:24:14.112-05:00What a beautiful plant - drought tolerant and inse...What a beautiful plant - drought tolerant and insect friendly too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-55195520396903650042012-09-05T00:45:57.540-05:002012-09-05T00:45:57.540-05:00Lovely Sheryl! From what I understand, rain is sli...Lovely Sheryl! From what I understand, rain is slightly acid and has inorganic nitogen, and slight acidity activates the roots + nitrogen is converted by bacteria into usable forms (It may be much more complicated) - just a "household" understanding, but to my mind the combination of this and the water, lets plants look and grow better than tap water will ever do. Many succulent guys add vinegar (careful) to water to slightly acidify the water. You need pH meter for that. :-) LT Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11506560236657107272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-65885066749703606672012-09-04T23:36:56.523-05:002012-09-04T23:36:56.523-05:00They are flowering like crazy out here, at least t...They are flowering like crazy out here, at least those you can find. Not sure it's humidity, or what you say, though it's been bone dry. Your combination in the 2nd to last pic is very nice as it fills in.Desert Dwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952727692048782529noreply@blogger.com