In bloom this week: July 11, 2016

Gladiola

This week it's the gladiolus turn to pop out. They're one of those bulbs that does well for a few years and then seems to disappear, at least in my yard, but I'm fond of them. I planted a mixed bag two years ago in a couple of areas.

First, the little circle garden in my back lawn.

Gladiolus, monarda and salvia

Monarda

Also in my shady front garden bed - not really shady, but more so than the rest of my yard.

In between the bottom roses

Gladiolus in the last afternoon sun

Balloonflower and lavender

Last foxglove blooms

Lavender, peas and daisies

Fireweed mixed in with the bottom roses

Since I'm on a purple and blue theme today, here's a few more around the yard.

Fading ranunculus and catmint in the rose garden

Dahlia in the vegetable garden

Cosmos at the back of the vegetable garden

What's popping out in your yard this week?