Late Summer Bloomers....

Don't wear perfume in the garden - unless you want to be pollinated by bees. ~Anne Raver


This is one I only work around with gloves. They are sticky to say the least. But they make beautiful cut flowers or dried flowers. As the weeks go on they will turn purple and will be beautiful. A little strange, but beautiful...

I usually have to stake them, because they like to lay on the ground.
Of course it would be nice to remember to do this before they are grown and already on the ground...LOL Which i never do then I just get stuck...

Here is a little about them.

Sea hollies resemble teasels, with compact heads of long-lasting, small blossoms surrounded by spiny petals that are actually leaves, or bracts. They belong to the carrot family, as evidenced by their thick taproots. The genus is an ancient Greek name for a species of Eryngium.

Description of sea holly: Sea hollies have simple, spiny-toothed leaves on stout stems from 2 to 6 feet tall, with clusters of teasel-like blossoms. They bloom in July and August. Sea holly ease of care: Easy.
How to grow sea holly: Sea hollies need full sun and a good, well-drained soil worked to sufficient depth for the growth of the taproots. Their deep roots make them difficult to transplant.
Propagating sea holly: By cuttings or by seed.

Uses for sea holly: For a bold stroke in the formal garden or a fascinating addition to the wild garden, sea hollies are a good choice. The flowers are not only excellent when cut, they are also valuable when dried for winter bouquets.

I love them because they are so different, and before too long they will be in full bloom..

Ok my daughter made fun of me for signing off each night with Have a Good One... She thinks it is dorky and why sign my name you know who I am..

So what do I do??? LOL

Happy Gardening...

or

Have a Nice Evening...

or

Signing Out....

ME !!!

THE HECK WITH HER WHAT DOES SHE KNOW ANYWAY SHE IS ONLY 29. AND IT'S MY BLOG...

Have A Good One...

LYNN