Last weekend while in Chicago I came upon a mystery plant. Now I do have to admit that I don't grow every perennial out there but in most cases I can identify the ones I see while on tour.
This plant intrigued me, needless to say I'd love to try a piece someday.
The flowers remind me a little of Columbines.
The foliage underneath the blooms though doesn't resemble Columbine foliage at all.
There are mass plantings of this lovely plant at Millenium Park in Chicago. I'm guessing that it's a perennial since it was surrounded by other perennials. In this one area it was mixed with Stachys monnieri.
Due to the heat and drought conditions we have been closed for the month of July. If weather permits, we'll start digging daylilies in mid August and hold a big sale here towards the end of August.
A woman with a desire to share all that she loves about the garden. For years I have lectured on gardening, photographed plants and written on gardening. Now, I'd like to spread my wings and also sell plants that are organically grown in my garden here on Long Island. Stay tuned for a few more secrets soon to be posted here!
A Long Island woman's passion for gardening, now evolving into a business. (When I grow up I want to be...)
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Gardening Tip:
Too hot to work in the garden? Take advantage of those overcast mornings and shoot some photos!
Life is always an adventure...with Calie the Wonder-doodle
Even as a puppy Calie's compost probe (nose) worked overtime.