Moonlit Masquerade

This bloom stands out in the garden due to its mellow petal color.

Many daylilies scream for attention,

but ‘Moonlit Masquerade’ quietly waits to be noticed.

It has smooth moonlight yellow petals and a deep mulberry eye contrasted by a yellow-green throat.

‘Moonlit Masquerade’ daylily

Ooh la la!

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Smoky Mountain Autumn

Smoky Mountain Autumn has always been one of my favorite daylilies.

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Smoky Mountain Autumn in barricades of fence.

Its color is a strong apricot with a hint of cantaloupe centered with a bright yellow throat.

Its a mixture of fire and fruit.

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The Be-headings

I discovered more damage during my morning rounds.

There were several be-headings in the garden.

Our deer herd has been back for a midnight snack.

Any stem outside a fence ring is in danger of ingestion.

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This Whooperee daylily was totally decapitated.

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I try to put barriers between the beasts and the blooms.

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I hope the Deer Scram will help slow down the feasting.

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How many flowers could I buy with the money I have spent to stop the deer?

June is not joyous.

It is the month of expensive battles.

Nature always wins the war.

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I know this.

I just need one bloom to photograph.

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Is that too much to ask from my hungry herd?

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Rainbow’s End

This hosta has the leaves of dreams.

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Rainbow’s End has color contrasts that call attention to each leaf.

The dark green is bluish and the light green is neon.

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Each leaf has curves of color.

No wonder they named it Rainbow’s End.

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P.S. We are getting a strong rain with HAIL right now.

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