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Fremontia - or Fremontodendrum californica. I got this last month in a 1 gallon container and it was so overjoyed to be planted that it promptly burst into bloom - although it's normal bloom time is April! It replaces an old Austin rose 'Teasing Georgia'.
An unknown Abutilon. She's a little camera shy.
Dahlia from our local farmer's market. The 4 inch pot was $0.85 - that's less than a cup of coffee!
Purple 'Iceberg'. I loathe the white and pink ones - but this dusky color won my heart.
Lepechinia - a totally fabulous garden plant! Tolerates heat, dry soil, general neglect - and re-seeds with abandon. Just cut it back to the ground in January or you'll be looking at a leggy, tatty mess next summer.
An unknown salvia that's a much loved addition to the garden. It forms an enormous shrub with very light, silvery leaves. I've never seen another one quite like this - and believe me, I've looked.
Another favorite - Gaura lindheimeri. She looks best with some summer water - but plays so well with the other plants that she's totally worth it.
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