I'm always grateful for the plants and flowers that continue to put on a show deep into the autumn season. As gardeners, we all try to plant to have something interesting to see all year long. Even though I don't have nearly enough time to keep all the gardens kept up the way they should to look their best, I must admit, there's still much to admire.
I took these shots this evening, October 20th!
The October Skies asters are winding down, but are still showy.
The golden amsonia foliage contrasts nicely in the background.
Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida blooms later than the others,
thus extending the season.
Newly planted 'Purple Dome' aster color mimics the purple beautyberries.
I so wish people would plant our native cranberry viburnum instead
of the highly invasive (exotic) burning bush. Here's my viburnum in its fall coat.
(BURN THE BURNING BUSH!)
Native prairie dropseed forms an arching frame to the background plants.
I love the sound of the water movement in my county-style fountain.
Ilex verticillata, our native wintrberry is sporting its showy fruits.
My 'Knock-Out' rose was a birthday gift from a dear friend several years ago.
Was surprised to find my pink yarrow still blooming.
This was a "pass-along" plant from the same friend!
This poor mum spent the entire winter last year in a pot on the ground on its side
and still came back with vigor and put on a heck-of-a-show
after I finally got in into the ground!
(Wish H&H flowers were still growing mums!)
Primitive scarecrow
Unidentified aster along my brick walk.
Love this mum I got from Ruth Semones of The Rootseller!
Its individual petals (rays?) look like they have a spoon on the tip!
My dawn redwood "needles" turned this salmon color,
but they'll eventually drop off as this is a deciduous tree.
These Dianthus start blooming in March & they're still going!
A lone Centaurea dealbata
And finally, the faithful hardy begonia, Begonia grandis.
Hope you enjoyed today's garden tour!
