This genus is native to Texas, Northern Mexico, and the Southwest of the U.S. They are members of the Aster family. Somewhat drought tolerant, they like full sun and look great with other hot, dry summer flowers like dahlias, yarrows, black-eyed Susans, and crocosmias.
I love their cheerful bright color and the prominent round central cone - it feels like a chenille-covered button under your finger.
What says "summer" to you, in your personal landscape?
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Butterflies!
I haven't seen so many yet here, though.
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Basil in the ground does it for me!
Mexican Bird of Paradise. I can't get enough of it (nor grow enough of it as the deer like to nibble on it).
Tomatoes.
Wild raspberries- I always look for briars in my rambles.
Can I request a "mulligan"? I should have written:
I always look for brambles in my rambles.
...hummingbirds...and three or more birds in our bird bath...and the lack of white stuff piled high in my yard! lol
Beautiful flower picture!! Roses speak summer to me.
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