Phlox, Penstemon, and shared plants

Gail, of Clay and Limestone, kindly sent me some Penstemon X last year, which included a bonus Phlox (I'm assuming it's the PPP that is a standout in her garden).

Both are flourishing and the phlox is flowering now, after a season heeled into a rich potting mix in a container.

I'll be transplanting both to suitable permanent spaces this spring, which will be a lovely passalong plant to think about.

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Midsummer

Several good thunderstorms have helped the garden tremendously. We still need more, as we're behind over 10 inches this year already, but everything is looking green and lush. The view from my study window is striking right now- the purple phlox is looking great. The yellow on the right is the Threadleaf coreopis just starting to flower.






The society garlic (Tulberghia) in the garden shed border is flowering nicely, and the sage and anise hyssop that replaced the kale makes a nice contrast to the rest of the greys, greens, and purples.






The view from the sink at the kitchen window is nice right now; the beans and cucumbers on the trellises are growing well, and a couple of tomatoes are ripening.












The tromboncino squash rescued from the woodchucks in the satellite garden is attractive on the fence. Maybe it will produce some squash!

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