This year the rain has been fairly regular for us, encouraging everything to grow generously. Yesterday's 1.23 inches continued the trend, even though the days before were very hot and dry.
Over the last few years this Crocosmia, 'Star of the East,' has been spreading throughout the Feather Reed Grass, Karl Foerster. It is hard to weed but looks wonderful with the long display of orange flowers.
All of the hardy hibiscus have been stunning in size. This one, Cherry Choco Latte has reached 6 feet, and has been swarming with bees, butterflies and the occasional Japanese Beetle. The beetles are dropped into a plastic cup filled with soapy water.
The Sedum Autumn Fire is already showing its buds. However, we are not sure if those buds will survive the browsing by the deer. Each year we lose some or all of them. At least it looks wonderful now without the flowers.
Finally, there is this intriguing little, no I mean BIG, caterpillar for the Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly. I had to look it up to determine its adult appearance. I do have a few hanging out in the labyrinth. I will need to watch out for its chrysalis and make sure it is safe.
These photos are all from my new "used" camera that my brother sold me. It gets great images, and all kinds of functions I am still learning to use.
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