Sochan (Rudbeckia laciniata) and Spigelia marilandica
The Sochan (Rudbeckia laciniata) that we planted in one of the lower raised beds is flowering now.
Used by the Cherokee as a potherb, it's been a favored native perennial in gardens (and one of those that went to Europe, and has come back as named cultivars).
'Herbstsonne' (= fall sun) is a popular one, and there's apparently a double-flowered version called 'Hortensia.'
Ours is robust in spite of being planted in a shallow bed.
And delightfully, one of the Spigelia marilandica (Indian pink) plants that we thought didn't overwinter has surprised us by late emergence and flowering, followed by a second late emerger.
Usually it flowers in June, although sporadic flowering later isn't unusual.
Used by the Cherokee as a potherb, it's been a favored native perennial in gardens (and one of those that went to Europe, and has come back as named cultivars).
'Herbstsonne' (= fall sun) is a popular one, and there's apparently a double-flowered version called 'Hortensia.'
Ours is robust in spite of being planted in a shallow bed.
And delightfully, one of the Spigelia marilandica (Indian pink) plants that we thought didn't overwinter has surprised us by late emergence and flowering, followed by a second late emerger.
Usually it flowers in June, although sporadic flowering later isn't unusual.
Indian pink has been intriguing me of late. I think it actually might do well where I live, although I'm not sure I have the right conditions for it. I love the rudbeckias as well. You said in a comment to me that you might be slipping into a drought where you live - I certainly hope not. Fingers crossed you get some rain (we finally did!).
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