Bolero

Bolero

Welcome to my Blog!!

When we moved to Southern Nevada, specifically Las Vegas, over 15 years ago, I quickly had to adapt to the desert and re-learn a lot of what I knew. Gardening in a hot and dry desert with poor soil can bring forth rather unique challenges. I would like to share my gardening adventures and successes as I try to add green and color to all of this brown. I will also write about my journeys elsewhere and post corresponding images. Hope you find useful information and/or enjoy reading my blog!!

Lynn

Friday, May 20, 2016

Color in the Garden During Heatwaves

During July, the height of the Summer heat here, many of the roses take a break from blooming. It is during this time that other plants can provide color. Here is a short list of plants that flower during the summer heat:

Agapanthus                        Angelonia
Salvia                                 Vinca
Yarrow                                Penstemon
Russian Sage                      Mexican Sage
Mexican Sage                     Chaparral Sage
Texas Ranger                      Lantana
Gazania                               Lavender
Zinnia                                 Verbena
Petunia                                Echinacea

Society Garlic   
Upright Rosemary



Spanish Lavender





Texas Ranger





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