I went back home to see my Dad last weekend and he kept telling me about this spectacular garden that I had to see. The home was nestled on a hillside and it's an absolute garden oasis. I've never seen so many different hostas, coleus and unique landscaping. Perched at the top of the hill was a darling indoor greenhouse where the homeowners must sow her annuals each year. She must have had 4-5 different seating areas on the hill, a small gazebo, unique antique ornaments and wide variety of perennials.
I brought my girls with me and one of them quipped, "Mom, imagine if this was YOUR backyard!" I can't! I don't know if I would get anything done otherwise. You can tell that this garden was well-tended and given the utmost TLC. It was a treat to visit ....Enjoy the photos!
I couldn't identify this plant - anybody know what it is?
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Wow, nice garden....thanks for sharing! Don't know what that plant is, but it is handsome. The leaves look like Heuchera, but not the flowers.
I think the mystery plant might be a ligularia - "Desdemona" is a popular one - I have "Othello" that's doing pretty well so far.
Those gardens are beautiful. I can only imagine how much work goes into them! Hillside gardens always seem very dramatic to me - thanks for sharing.
Thanks Kris - I got a ligularia (in its infant stages) but it's the Rocket. The leaves looked similar but these leaves seemed more purple.
I have the Rocket too. The Othello leaves are more purple - different flower - and it blooms over a longer time. My Othello isn't quite as water sensitive either. I think it's kind of fun to have both because they're so different. (Sorry - can't think what the Desdemona/Othello one is called exactly...)
Oh, just found it!!
Ligularia stenocephala is The Rocket. Ligularia dentata is the one in the picture. There are several varieties of dentata - Desdemona and Othello are two of them.
Excellent info! Thanks Kris.
I'm glad Kris could identify the plant. I knew it was a Ligularia but wouldn't have been able to give you the exact variety. I have one in my garden.
This must have been wonderful fun - I love visiting gardens that have lots of sitting areas!
Have you been hit by frost yet?
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