Spring is such a lovely time in the garden. Everything is lush and green, and unlike much of the U.S., we're getting plenty of rain as of late. There are new surprises nearly every day.
One such surprise was this native phlox pilosa. I grew it from seed, one of just two plants I managed to grow from a whole pack. This is the first year it bloomed and I had to look it up on the plant ID app to remind myself what it is.
My bearded iris are also in bloom. These were all gifts from a neighbor and are so gorgeous.
The alliums are in bloom everywhere in my garden. They've become so prolific that I think it's time to thin them, which is not a problem I often have.
I'm also pleased to see this Miss Kim Korean lilac starting to bloom. This is one of the first plants I ever purchased for my garden (for just $5 back in the day!) and it had grown too tall and leggy because I've not pruned it often. I rectified that situation last year with a severe haircut and I'm pleased to see it bouncing back nicely. This is a good self-reminder not to be afraid to prune!
These happy looking columbine are popping up and blooming around the garden. Tough to get a good photo of them though as the blooms face the ground!
That's my six for the week. Visit Garden Ruminations to see what else is in bloom in gardens around the world.
