What's looking good in March 2017

[zigs]

Found these Wild Daffodils hiding in a wood in the middle of the Marshwood Vale. Nice to see them not interbred with cultivated Narccissi

 

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[MaryMary]

What a strange winter we are having here in OH.

I can't really say they are "looking good" yet, but maybe "looking off to a good start!!"

Fingers crossed, and it doesn't get too cold again, I might have a flower to show you by the end of the month!

Thank you for showing me pretty flowers!!

 

[zigs]

 

[marlingardener]

It's spring here in central Texas--not officially, but technically. We have these:

And of course, roses.

 

[zigs]

What's the flower in the second pic @marlingardener ? Looks familiar.

 

[marlingardener]

That is a Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata ) growing on the backyard fence. It is related to Trumpetvine (Campsis radicans), but is more restrained.

 

[zigs]

Aah, not what I was thinking of, reminded me of this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atropa_belladonna

Different family, convergent evolution, probably polinated by the same bat or something

 

[MaryMary]

What's the flower in the last pic @marlingardener? I love bright pink flowers!!

 

[marlingardener]

MaryMary that is a Salvia Greggii, also known as Autumn Sage or Cherry Sage. It's a Texas native, perennial, and tough as nails! It also comes in raspberry, white, dark red, and salmon pink colors. It would most likely do well in your area if planted where it would have some winter protection (like against a stone wall or house foundation.) Bees and hummingbirds love it, and it blooms over a long period of time--February to October here.

 

[MaryMary]

The daffodil looks the same as it did a week ago. Now, I also have a very tiny tulip.

Salvia Greggii, also known as Autumn Sage or Cherry Sage. It's a Texas native, perennial, and tough as nails! It also comes in raspberry, white, dark red, and salmon pink colors. It would most likely do well in your area if planted where it would have some winter protection (like against a stone wall or house foundation.)

Ok, thank you @marlingardener!! I'll look for it!

 

[marlingardener]

MaryMary, if you find a salvia greggii that you like, buy only one. They propagate easily from cuttings--I just take about a 6" to 8" cutting of new wood, stick it in the soil and keep the soil damp, and in about 3-4 weeks, it's rooted and putting out new growth. If you want, you can put the cutting in a pot and when it is growing well, plant it in the soil. These are NOT pot plants!

 

[DeborahJane]

I have moved my rabbits a few times as they keep being covered up. I'll leave them this time as I'll be cutting back soon. But not just yet. I want to enjoy!