This plant is aptly named Rain Sage (Leucophyllum laevigatum), and blooms after rain. It takes about a day to set the blooms and then it explodes in this profusion of color. It is about to be carried off by a great variety of bees and some butterflies, and it smells heavenly to boot. This is the only plant I put in the ground but it self seeds readily and there are about six of them on the property now. This one is the most spectacular though.
The three agaves that decided to bloom, and give it their all, are in flower now, but not as exuberantly as I had hoped. Still, they are great perches for the birds visiting the yard and the blooms are food for insects. I was surprised to see this cactus put on its display as it usually blooms, for a day, in April.
And, it is raining again!
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You're in a veritable flood zone these days! Aren't the results wonderful, tho. Hope all is well with you. have missed your posts (like I should talk!) take care.
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