The Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus) is blooming among the fading leaves of the spuria iris 'Belize'. The dittany smells like it would be so tasty, but I can't bear to cut any of the leaves for cooking. I almost didn't notice the green leaves of Ipheion 'Wisely Blue' peeking through. Like grape hyacinths, the leaves appear in the fall.
It's actually been quite a wonderful fall, and many of the trees and shrubs are holding onto their colorful leaves longer than usual.
The Origanum is beautiful...I wouldn't be able to cut it either...I'm a softy :-)
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