New Rock Walls June 2016 |
Missouri Primrose (Oenothera macrocarpa) |
The lighting wasn't very good, so it doesn't really show the true color of this Missouri Primrose with its huge bright yellow flowers.
Columbine (Aquilegia) "Little Lanterns" |
Heuchera "Ruby Bells" |
Heucheras are increasingly being used for their beautiful foliage but rather insignificant flowers. I still love the old-fashioned "Coral bells" which are now becoming more difficult to find. "Ruby Bells" is a variety that has relatively large bright pink flowers that hummingbirds love.
Dragon's Blood Sedum (Sedum spurium) |
Of course it was not difficult to find Dragon's Blood Sedum from various sources, including some freebies from gardening friends. The fact that it is common doesn't make it any less delightful for me when I see it blooming.
Sedum "Lime Zinger" |
A newer variety of sedum that is blooming, is Lime Zinger.
Pacific Tree Frog (Pseudacris regilla) |
Although not a flower and the photo is out of focus, I wanted to include another reason I'm glad we chose natural rock retaining walls. I love the habitat the rock gardens are providing for wildlife including numerous tree frogs like this one.
Thank you to May Dreams Gardens for hosting the monthly garden blog hop. Be sure to visit the other gardens this month!
If you are interested in creating a rock garden, here are some resources that I found to be helpful.
If you are interested in creating a rock garden, here are some resources that I found to be helpful.