Refreshed by Rain

We had a line of strong storms come through last night. I was grateful for shelter. There was not much damage but a lot of rain washed everything clean.

I will feature this week’s daylily blooms. I have had a hard time remembering their names. A few years of serious stress has done a number on my hard drive. I was a bit shocked by my memory failure. I am thankful that I have kept thorough records to fall back on.

Here is the first wave of daylilies this season, refreshed by last night’s rain.

Whooperee A deer favorite because the blooms are big and juicy.
Breed Apart I appreciate this color combo and the ruffles on the petals.
Emperor’s Butterfly I love how the throat goes from green to yellow then cream.
Yabba Dabba Doo The blooms are not symmetrical but the plant looks like a party when in full swing.
Peacock Alley Simple beauty of nice symmetry.
Lavender Rainbow My two favorite colors together. The ants love this one also.
Dixie Boy Small and tight blooms but the bright colors demand attention.
Nutmeg Spice I planted this one right beside the walkway because it is a strong bloomer and I adore its colors and ruffled edge.

I want to end this post with a photo of the sky. I look at the sky a lot. It seems alive much of the time. If you do not watch the sky, you should. There is magic up there.

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Nutmeg Spice

The first daylily to bloom this season is a new one to my garden.

Nutmeg Spice daylily ,Hemerocallis

‘Nutmeg Spice’ has a unique combination of apricot wash petals and a mauve eye

which really pops with the bright yellow throat and matching pollen.

The deer have noticed the daylilies, also.

I have scared one away twice today all ready.

My four-legged friends must smell the irresistible, juicy aroma of these succulent blooms.

I may have to sleep outside during June!

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