Monthly Archives: September 2010

The Taxonomists Strike Again

Posted on September 21, 2010 by grayslady

So this morning I was planning to write a brief little post on Sedum ‘Vera Jameson’, when, what do I find? The taxonomists have gone and changed the name on me. How do you like that? We are now supposed … Continue reading →

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Is It Autumn Yet?

Posted on September 20, 2010 by grayslady

One of my first posts was on the marvelous small shrub, Itea virginica ‘Sprich’ (Little Henry). About a week ago, my shrubs started turning color, so I thought you’d enjoy seeing how this shrub performs in a real garden. In … Continue reading →

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Plant of the Month: Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’

Posted on September 20, 2010 by grayslady

Anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’ is unquestionably my favorite perennial:  large, maple-shaped leaves, delicate white flowers in abundance, and great garden presence. I love all Japanese anemones, but, unfortunately, other than Anemone ‘Whirlwind’ and Anemone vitifolia ‘Robustissima’ (the grape-leaved anemone), ‘Honorine Jobert’ … Continue reading →

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