In the process of moving perennials around the garden, many little bulbs of purple fumitory (Corydalis solida) were uncovered. This is an ephemeral plant that carpets the ground with beautiful purple haze starting in April, but disappears by the end of June in my garden. The bulbs are small and sometimes costly, but just a handful will quickly multiply (by seed and offsets), … [Read more...] about Last-minute narcissus
Corydalis solida
Still blooming in the garden
Along side the driveway, a daylily (name forgotten, possibly ‘Happy Returns’) has sent up a flower scape at this late date. Despite three nights of light frost, a flower has opened, and there are additional swelling buds behind it. Can’t beat that enthusiasm! As well, the soft mounds of fumitory (Corydalis solida) continue to be covered with jaunty yellow blooms. Must be … [Read more...] about Still blooming in the garden
