Today I met Marilyn, a lovely kind neighbor that came out to say how much she enjoyed the plantings. So delightful! In chatting with her, I realized that the layout I am engaged in is a design by default. All plants are donated, so as they come in, they get added. Not in the traditional way of garden design, creating a planned layout and specific look.
Anyway, today I added the plants I received from Susan in Pacifica. This picture of the truck bed seems to hide the multitude of plants I installed. The agave in front is one from Marsha up North from months ago. I have not yet ID'd it either. Not the americana as this one is a much lighter blue, has tiny teeth on the edges and stays at a rather manageable size- 5' tall before flowering.
Anyway, today I added the plants I received from Susan in Pacifica. This picture of the truck bed seems to hide the multitude of plants I installed. The agave in front is one from Marsha up North from months ago. I have not yet ID'd it either. Not the americana as this one is a much lighter blue, has tiny teeth on the edges and stays at a rather manageable size- 5' tall before flowering.
The Phormium tenax (might be pink stripe or rainbow queen) were installed as it turns out in the perfect spot- directly in front of Marilyn's house so she can look out at her new plants. It means a lot to me that she took the time to come down and say Hello and not just wave.
-Don't say it I know, I need rocks!!!
In the lower right corner, you can see an Athanasia pinnata- CA native. It will look different once it sets in. There are also some green Aeoniums set in between the Phormiums. The Salvia sonomensis (2 pics above and the 1 pic below) are so cool to me, and I planted several clumps. I am very excited about the Salvia sonomensis. Susan told me it is a vigorous grower, so let's see how it does come the hot weather following the rains. The third image showing the Salvia also features an agave from Marsha, yet to be ID'd. It seems like it would be the A. americana variegata, but it is not. The leaves are different in shape and rigidity.
Last but certainly not least the Banana tosser is fast at work. THe aim was excellent on this toss, impaling the peel on the spine just so..... what else can I say? Marilyn and I joked about the peels at least being organic and perhaps a beneficial mulch yet undiscovered by man. Eh, what to do- I have considered a sign, but really, what would it say?
See, none are right. Besides, what would those who don't know about the Banana tosser think- they will be too distracted and cause an accident. No, I just need to keep joking and think positive!
-Don't say it I know, I need rocks!!!
In the lower right corner, you can see an Athanasia pinnata- CA native. It will look different once it sets in. There are also some green Aeoniums set in between the Phormiums. The Salvia sonomensis (2 pics above and the 1 pic below) are so cool to me, and I planted several clumps. I am very excited about the Salvia sonomensis. Susan told me it is a vigorous grower, so let's see how it does come the hot weather following the rains. The third image showing the Salvia also features an agave from Marsha, yet to be ID'd. It seems like it would be the A. americana variegata, but it is not. The leaves are different in shape and rigidity.
I removed a Beschorneria yuccodies from my yard. It flowered this past summer. I took it out to the median (image to the left) as it is sprouting all sorts of offsets, and I want the room for other things. If it sustains all these pups, it will be quite the sight when they decide to flower. This will be quite a while...
The picture to the right shows a great example of Euphorbia wulfenii. In my experience, it is not the easiest to transplant at this size, but I am counting on the rains coming later today. These are used widely across the city in the median strips as they look amazing and can take a beating.
I received many great plants from Susan including the Libertia peregrinas (not shown).
One of these interesting plants is the California Iris (Iris douglasiana). They are shown in the picture to the left. I have not grown these, so we will see if I can keep them happy out on that median. Luckily, they have the cool weather ahead to set themselves in. Had I thought ahead, I would have made a picture of the roots/tubers. The are an amazing red/fushia color.
I sure hope it rains as predicted, but it is almost 5pm as I am writing this and no rain....
Last but certainly not least the Banana tosser is fast at work. THe aim was excellent on this toss, impaling the peel on the spine just so..... what else can I say? Marilyn and I joked about the peels at least being organic and perhaps a beneficial mulch yet undiscovered by man. Eh, what to do- I have considered a sign, but really, what would it say?
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