Gorgeous Frangipani in bloom! Smells heavenly too!!
First Heliconia bloom of the season.
Hoya bouquets gracefully sway in the breeze from their vines.
Native Porterweed has small blooms that pack a powerful punch,
especially in mass plantings.
Another native, Necklacepod, grows into a large shrub or small tree.
This one is new to my landscape.
Many of my Phalaenopsis orchids are in bloom.
This one rests high in the palms.
Queen Emma Crinum blooms
have evaded the lubbers that eat everything in sight.
Their fragrance is lovely!!
Hardy Pentas in the butterfly garden.
Native Coffee in bloom.
The leaves are expecially attractive with a lovely shiney finish.
Native Passion Vine bloom.
This one produces edible fruit!
The Zigzag Plant, Devil's Backbone, Jacob's Ladder and/or Slipper Flower Plant...
whatever name you call it, the tiny blooms are very sweet!
My variegated version finally produced blooms this year as well!
The Epicendrum Reed Orchids are still in full bloom
creating a bright and cheerful focus in the front yard.
This small Daylily FINALLY made an appearance!
I haven't had much luck with daylilies. so this one is special!
The Jatropha tree has made a beautiful comeback
after last fall's drastic leaf drop.
The exotic Datura is in beautiful bloom,
bedazzling my side deck overlooking the pond.
Miniature Pinecone Ginger adorns the front next to the Epidendrums.
The pretty Caladiums are popping up under the Saw Palmetto stand.
I'm anxious to see if I lost any due to last year's flood (TS Isaac).
This area was under water for almost a week.
Fragrant Butterfly Bush
attracts both butterflies and my long awaited humming bird!
Lola would like to wish eveyrone a very Happy Mother's Day!
Happy spring everyone!!
