The Morning Garden

I slipped out quietly this morning, my bathrobe and pajamas announcing the hour, to photograph my garden. This is not a garden I see often and we met cautiously, like strangers. My mental clock ticked steadily as I watched the flowers, slump shouldered and sleepy, slowly open to greet another too-hot day. I lingered by the kalimeris, rolling their name across my tongue like a gumball and eyed the hammock hungrily. I imagined collapsing onto the cushioned surface and sliding back into sleep, lulled by birdsong to an easy slumber. I chugged my coffee and turned back towards the house, pajamas and garden clogs traded for heels and a skirt.

 Pale blue kalimeris and yellow columbine 

 Spigellia marilandica, a southeastern native

My neighbors sprinkler system keeps my spigellia well watered. Thanks!!

 This is small red daylily blooms profusely through out the summer. I can't remember its name.

 This yellow bloom is enormous! I planted it last fall and hadn't seen it's flowers yet. I bought it on faith after seeing the pictures on the huge plant tag. I'm glad I did!

 Annual purple gomphrena is a mainstay in my summer garden.