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Ah, June. Probably my least favorite month in Phoenix. 106 degrees today, 110 all next week. Last year, it got up to 120 degrees in June. On my thermometer outside, I remember that the red went all the way to the top and looked like it wanted to explode!
Haha, still wouldn’t trade it for humidity.
I spend every day thinking about what will grow in this type of heat. Everyone knows Vincas, of course, and sweet potato vines. But lots of plants can take the heat.
My current favorite? Portulaca. (In my head, it’s a little song, Port-u-la-CA, Port-u-la-CA.) Known as moss rose, or desert rose.
I’ve loved Portulaca for many years. Traditionally, you would have a mix, so pink flowers and yellow flowers and orange flowers – all on one plant. Lately, I’ve been using a lot of white Portulaca for borders and for spillers in certain containers. Whether it’s multi-colored or single-colored, Portulaca rarely disappoints.
So I already loved the plant, right? Then some breeders went out and made me fall in love with it all over again!!!
Look at this!
How stinkin’ adorable is that flower? White with yellow stripes. I can hardly stand it!
It’s Colorblast Lemon Twist Portulaca. I ordered some 4″ plants from Armstrong Growers. It looks like BloomIQ.com patented it (maybe?).
The tag says, “Full sun. Features: Vibrant flowers bloom on ground-hugging plants with thick, succulent foliage. Tolerates heat and dry soils. Uses: Excellent as a seasonal ground cover, in rock gardens, or in containers.”
“Grows best in full sun. Grows 4-12″ (10-30 cm) tall, space 8-10″ (20-25 cm) apart, water weekly during dry spells.”
Grows best in full sun? In Phoenix? Yes, please! I’ll take a thousand!
Looking pretty good for March.
Living in Phoenix is weird, haha!
Ha! I’ve been having trouble with my blog for the last few weeks, so I haven’t been able to post anything. Today it works!
I was getting really sick of seeing that Christmas candy photo. It reminded me that I’ve been negligent with the blog, that I still have lots to explain on how I ended up in Phoenix, and what I’m up to now.
I’ll get there. Thanks for your patience.
For now, I thought I’d share this photo from my backyard – I’m absolutely in love with those Lobelia flowers.
So pretty!
I hope each of you is well and happy. I’ll try not to let so much time go by before posting again.
Good To Grow 