One of the plants I most look forward to seeing bloom in the spring is this Veronica (
above, close up, and
below, in the garden). Sold to me as
Veronica tauricula, a web search only finds
Veronica tauricola, which looks subtly different in the web photos. This year's cold has decreased the number of flowers slightly, but it is still a delight. It required a season or two with irrigation to get established, but now seems to look the same whether I water it or not.
Salvia 'May Night' (
below) is a stalwart, surviving drought, neglect, shade, sun. It looks better in sun and with constant moisture, which encourages a more dramatic bloom and rebloom. Without irrigation only the basal leaves survive, and in a shrivelled state. Once established, it will regrow from roots if you try to remove it, although with perseverance it can be eradicated in a season or two.
One of the plants I most look forward to seeing bloom in the spring is this Veronica (above, close up, and below, in the garden). Sold to me as Veronica tauricula, a web search only finds Veronica tauricola, which looks subtly different in the web photos. This year's cold has decreased the number of flowers slightly, but it is still a delight. It required a season or two with irrigation to get established, but now seems to look the same whether I water it or not.
Salvia 'May Night' (below) is a stalwart, surviving drought, neglect, shade, sun. It looks better in sun and with constant moisture, which encourages a more dramatic bloom and rebloom. Without irrigation only the basal leaves survive, and in a shrivelled state. Once established, it will regrow from roots if you try to remove it, although with perseverance it can be eradicated in a season or two.
I always enjoy your pictures. Beautiful blues.
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