Flowers in the Yard

In case you think that we only have fruits and vegetables in the garden, here is a post to dispell that thought.  We have tulips, peonies, irises, marigolds, and Easter lilies in yard-- though none of those are in bloom at the moment, having either finished already (in the case of the tulips, peonies, irises, and Easter lilies) or just starting to pop out (the marigolds).  

Currently in bloom are spectacular Calla Lilies.  There is a clump in the upper garden that are a brilliant yellow, with one flower rimmed in crimson red.  Even the leaves are beautiful, with the speckled white flecks. 

Calla Lilies

Crimson rimmed

As bright as a yellow finch

In the lower garden, we have a volunteer lettuce plant that has now gone to seed and flower-- delicate purple blossoms.  The roses are in their second blooming for the season and their perfume wafts through the air. 

Down by the path to the garage, the lavender is starting to bloom, the Sweet Williams are finishing, and the Tiger Lilies are all about to pop open.  We have balloon flowers opening and the sneezeweed starting to show.  The saliva is absolutely huge, attracting the butterflies again. And last, but not least, the honeysuckle is starting to really climb.

one of the opened Tiger Lilies

Balloon Flower

Sneezeweed

Saliva

climbing Honeysuckle

And further up the side of the house (and really all over the yard), the hostas are blooming.  It is the only time that I am actually happy we have them.   Most of the time I try to ignore them. They just aren't my favorite thing in the yard. 

For the moment, everything is green and gorgeous.  Hopefully the weather pattern will hold and we will have a glorious un-DC summer!  

The back yard