Most folks think of spring as the time of the year when nature does a little showing off, but cooler temperatures and a tiny bit of rain give a host of Texas natives just what they need to put on a lovely Fall show. Here at the house, Shannon and I do our best to stick with an organic program; so the birds, bees and butterflies can enjoy the yard with abandon as well. I’ve created a gallery of images to show you what was blooming this morning. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Leslie
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Inland sea oats, Texas native plant
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Scarlet sage, a Texas native
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Zexmenia, a native Texan
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Possumhaw, a native Texas holly
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Pomegranate
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Zexmenia and Scarlet Sage, both Texas natives
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Blackfoot daisy, a Texas native
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Morning Glory
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Calylophus, a Texas native
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Autumn sage, Scarlet sage, Fall aster, Blackfoot daisy and cactus – all Texas natives
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A smooth prickly pear cactus and fall aster, texas natives
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Yellow Lantana
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the seed pod of a Datura plant, a Texas native
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Maximilian Daisy, a Texas native
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Flame acanthus and cowpen daisy, Texas natives
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Fuyu Persimmon
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Hoya Santa
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Turkscap, a Texas native
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Autumn joy sedum,
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Blue Mistflower, a Texas native
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Cowpen daisy, a Texas native
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Four O’Clock