Mexican Flame Vine with a twist

Just when I thought I had shown the Mexican Flame Vine flowers from every angle this Tiger Swallowtail (papilio glaucus) shows up for a shot of nectar.

Blooms for Good Friday

Let's take a peek at the Easter basket and see what's blooming this holiday weekend.

Bougainvillea

Mexican Flame Vine Shines with Late Winter Color

The last few weeks we have had more gray clouds than sun -- an unusual weather pattern here in San Antonio.  The bright, splashy blooms of Mexican Flame Vine (Senecio confusus) have added a much needed infusion of color these days.