Smoky Mountain Autumn has always been one of my favorite daylilies.
Its color is a strong apricot with a hint of cantaloupe centered with a bright yellow throat.
Its a mixture of fire and fruit.
I am always glad to see these blooms.
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This ‘Lavendar Rainbow’ daylily has lovely large blooms.
A mix of soothing colors.
I love how the sepals are a different color than the petals.
This lovely lily is a star in the garden.
It seems happy in the corner of the bunny yard.
It is safe behind a fence, of course.
These two eat anything green.
Even a green box.
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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.
This Whooperee daylily was totally decapitated.
I try to put barriers between the beasts and the blooms.
I hope the Deer Scram will help slow down the feasting.
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.
I know this.
I just need one bloom to photograph.
Is that too much to ask from my hungry herd?
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‘Dixie Boy’ started blooming this morning.
It has a rich yellow to contrast the deep burgundy eye and edge.
It’s hard to pick a favorite.
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This daylily’s name is ‘Daring Deception’.
It has ruffled petals with purple edges.
I loved how the edges match the eye.
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I do not know this sedum’s name,
so I call her Mama Sedum.
Her leaves are edged with future generations every June.
I love this mama and all her babies.
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This hosta has the leaves of dreams.
Rainbow’s End has color contrasts that call attention to each leaf.
The dark green is bluish and the light green is neon.
Each leaf has curves of color.
No wonder they named it Rainbow’s End.
P.S. We are getting a strong rain with HAIL right now.
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This hosta practically glows in the dark.
‘Rainforest Sunrise’ demands attention.
I have many hostas, also called Plantain lilies.
This one may be my favorite.
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