Friday, May 29, 2009

Penstemon "Husker Red"--tall plant with white flowers center front.


Other gardeners often ask me what this is and I can never remember. Its a reliable perennial that stays pretty and interesting until very late in the fall. It's also mostly deer-proof. This year the deer did sample a few early stalks but obviously didn't like the taste. This explains why there are so few blooms. Speaking of Them. The deer. The diners at my suburban salad bowl. They continue to lay low. I've seen the twins sleeping behind the house once or twice in the last week but mama is not around. But I know what's going on....she's got an infant or two to take care of. Last year I saw the first fawn on June 14 or 15.

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