tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post4908587983089694541..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: Wildflower Wednesday October 2013: Texas Native Plant WeekShirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-77669796914808693262013-10-29T08:30:49.851-05:002013-10-29T08:30:49.851-05:00So many lovely natives growing in your garden! I ...So many lovely natives growing in your garden! I especially love the Helenium and the Mistflower. It's always interesting to see what is native in other parts of the country and learn about some new plants. I do recognize the Aromatic Aster, though--that's one growing in my garden as well!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-15706357250177715392013-10-27T21:20:09.412-05:002013-10-27T21:20:09.412-05:00Several of them are annuals which makes them hardy...Several of them are annuals which makes them hardy across a wide range.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-86825591548260037642013-10-27T21:18:29.382-05:002013-10-27T21:18:29.382-05:00Coreopsis must span the seasons which makes it eve...Coreopsis must span the seasons which makes it even better for the garden.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-73302356969739571992013-10-27T21:17:37.238-05:002013-10-27T21:17:37.238-05:00Another mistflower in the garden always sounds goo...Another mistflower in the garden always sounds good as they are great butterfly magnets. Might need shade though, I haven't seen it but will keep it in mind.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-85632992632067481852013-10-27T16:02:05.766-05:002013-10-27T16:02:05.766-05:00Shirley so many beautiful natives blooming especia...Shirley so many beautiful natives blooming especially all those yellows...I have some coreopsis still blooming too.Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-30096689653364911792013-10-25T09:36:43.990-05:002013-10-25T09:36:43.990-05:00Your garden looks great. The bees and butterflies ...Your garden looks great. The bees and butterflies will be happy to find your garden. I added a Conoclinium coelestinum to my garden a couple of weeks ago too. I saw betony leaf mistflower at a nursery recently. This was a new one to me. Apparently, it is a coastal plant. It has the same blue flowers as Gregg's with large, thick, oval leaves.Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-13263442273518719672013-10-25T07:34:14.779-05:002013-10-25T07:34:14.779-05:00Wow, what a great mix of flowers! I've seen ne...Wow, what a great mix of flowers! I've seen nearly all the yellow blossoms featured up here. They are very hardy.Wrenaissance Arthttp://wrenaissance-art.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-44582367237635605272013-10-24T19:59:47.600-05:002013-10-24T19:59:47.600-05:00Thank you Liz. I was surprised by the demise of t...Thank you Liz. I was surprised by the demise of the Dahlberg Daisies in the cactus garden since I have seen them growing along hot sidewalks near downtown in well-worn places.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-66562402993578143072013-10-24T19:57:37.164-05:002013-10-24T19:57:37.164-05:00It's just the right thing to do isn't it? ...It's just the right thing to do isn't it? Mix in a few, bring them in to the garden and put them to work.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-13326078703687350182013-10-24T18:02:59.633-05:002013-10-24T18:02:59.633-05:00Great pics Shirley!! Something other than sun is ...Great pics Shirley!! Something other than sun is bothering your Dahlberg Daisies. They love full sun and prefer to be left alone. I have pastures in the sun all day and they are vibrant with color right now. I guess I would say theyre a little finicky....they will decide to grow where they want, when they want. SteveLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953395406045243527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-82033687086025288352013-10-24T15:58:39.641-05:002013-10-24T15:58:39.641-05:00Your success with natives has inspired me. In the ...Your success with natives has inspired me. In the spring I vow to move some of the woodland natives into the garden proper. They won't be missed back there, and the Rhodies need something to fill in at their feet. That photo of the gomphrena makes me drool.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-87536346064315962792013-10-24T14:34:52.818-05:002013-10-24T14:34:52.818-05:00I'm so glad to know I helped you with an ID. ...I'm so glad to know I helped you with an ID. It's part of why I post all this detail from time to time. It also helps me keep track.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-37719229206771735692013-10-24T14:32:36.808-05:002013-10-24T14:32:36.808-05:00Mistflower is the best for attracting butterflies ...Mistflower is the best for attracting butterflies to the garden.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-40987468393975462862013-10-24T14:31:10.868-05:002013-10-24T14:31:10.868-05:00The wildflowers seem to be the happiest plants in ...The wildflowers seem to be the happiest plants in our conditions and I am happy to have them.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-11352143711158146212013-10-24T14:30:23.970-05:002013-10-24T14:30:23.970-05:00We have a long summer by comparison. This is our ...We have a long summer by comparison. This is our best season.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-18224088894616175892013-10-24T13:21:46.902-05:002013-10-24T13:21:46.902-05:00Hey Shirley, you made my day. I have a plant grow...Hey Shirley, you made my day. I have a plant growing wild on my property and I wondered what it was. Turns out it's Helenium amarum also known a sneezeweed. Thanks for helping out with that id.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430849998788960134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-65477124451505942792013-10-24T09:48:12.231-05:002013-10-24T09:48:12.231-05:00You have quite a lot of native flowers blooming no...You have quite a lot of native flowers blooming now! I must get some mistflower for my garden. Love the photo of the pink muhly grass surrounded by so many colorful blooms!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-85006533276931405112013-10-24T04:35:51.481-05:002013-10-24T04:35:51.481-05:00Shirley, how many wild flowers grow in such drough...Shirley, how many wild flowers grow in such droughty place you live. And all they survive well in these conditions! <br />Coreopsis is growing here, in North as well. No drought here, mostly rains but this plant suits to our climat too.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-68827881910443128602013-10-24T03:33:08.309-05:002013-10-24T03:33:08.309-05:00Love seeing the plants that do well in your climat...Love seeing the plants that do well in your climate. Seeing them reminds me of summer here!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-59257859334864489482013-10-23T21:47:44.388-05:002013-10-23T21:47:44.388-05:00Gardens look incredible in SA right now.
I have b...Gardens look incredible in SA right now.<br /><br />I have been disappointed in the Dahlberg daisies because I thought they would do a great in the cactus garden but they hate it. <br /><br />I have seen Damianita in part shade get leggy with fewer blooms. That is the hottest spot in the back yard. I might try another with more shade and see the difference.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-3794066211608581032013-10-23T21:39:33.853-05:002013-10-23T21:39:33.853-05:00I try to define wildflower in my garden as a flowe...I try to define wildflower in my garden as a flower that has not been cultivated or changed for commercial purposes.<br /><br />The only question on flowers I posted today might be the Salvia farinacea 'Henry Duelberg' which I think remains the same as when discovered even though it is widely available commercially.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-12933960453277905872013-10-23T21:31:46.531-05:002013-10-23T21:31:46.531-05:00Thank you Gail. I'm only just getting started...Thank you Gail. I'm only just getting started with native plants in my garden. We do have so many to choose from and they grow so well it seems I just have to add more whenever I find them.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-13323050979345580722013-10-23T21:30:18.542-05:002013-10-23T21:30:18.542-05:00It's what grows best in my garden.It's what grows best in my garden.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-91021678236460568962013-10-23T21:29:47.121-05:002013-10-23T21:29:47.121-05:00Houston has very different growing conditions than...Houston has very different growing conditions than San Antonio. The best way is to look around her neighborhood for what grows there.<br /><br />David at Tropical Texana is a good resource for Houston area gardeners. http://tropicaltexana.blogspot.com/Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-54667116696937981992013-10-23T21:28:05.573-05:002013-10-23T21:28:05.573-05:00October is magical, as you show. Even in our less ...October is magical, as you show. Even in our less difficult climate out here. Very interesting on your dahlberg daisies wanting some shade, while damianita wanting some sun...I had great damianitas (many that volunteered) in 1-3 hours of sun max, but the other seemed to be fine with sun or shade...though that was an east exposure. Hmmm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com