Showing posts with label coreopsis. Show all posts
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Today in flowers

June 10, 2026

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Top left: Asiatic lily

Upright orange petals with freckling suggest an Asiatic lily, perhaps a tiger-type. True tiger lilies usually have more strongly recurved petals and stem bulbils.

Top center and top right: Orange daylilies
Tall stems, trumpet-like blooms, and grassy clumps of leaves identify these as orange daylilies (Hemerocallis).

Middle left: Purple coneflower / Echinacea
Developing central cone and drooping pink-purple petals  This one is still opening.

Bottom left: Threadleaf coreopsis / Tickseed
Yellow daisy-like flowers with very fine, feathery foliage suggest .

Middle bottom: Wax begonias
Red-pink blooms and shiny bronze-red foliage. These were a Mother’s Day gift from Joel.

Bottom right: Penstemon / Beardtongue
Penstemon is a good plant for pollinators, especially bees and hummingbirds.

Summary:
This garden moment includes Asiatic lilies, orange daylilies, purple coneflower, threadleaf coreopsis, wax begonias, and penstemon. The whole palette has a warm, orange-focused cottage-garden feeling, with plenty for pollinators to enjoy.
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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Calendula

July 26, 2025


I have a new flower in my garden from the seeds that I planted. The only flowers that came up from those seeds are cosmos and calendula. This one is calendula.

It is in the back garden in the flower bed along the back fence by the fire pit. It is good at seeding, so I hope I have lots more next year!

Here's some information about calendula:

  • Appearance:
    It's an annual with bright yellow or orange daisy-like flowers, often with a darker central disk.

  • Cultivation:
    Calendula is relatively easy to grow and thrives in full sun, though it can tolerate some shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be sown directly in the garden after the last frost or started indoors for earlier blooms.

  • Uses:

    • Medicinal: It's well-known for its topical application in treating skin wounds, stings, bites, and rashes, and can also be used for fevers and infections.
    • Culinary: The petals are edible and can add color and a peppery flavor to salads and soups. Historically, they were used to color butter and cheese.
    • Gardening: Calendula can act as a natural pest control, attracting beneficial insects while deterring pests when planted near vegetables.

It is perennial in Zone 9 and above. I am in zone 6a.  But it does seed, so I should get more!

 I also worked on moving plants to the back yard from the front around the fir. I still have some more toe move. Next week, after the vacation, I will get some mulch, put down some cardboard and mulch around the tree.
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