My gardens are surrounded by neighbors' flowery landscaped yards, one of which probably threw seeds to the wind for this result.Many of our favorite plants have struggled in this cool dry summer to develop their best blooms. But this beauty seems to have taken advantage of the situation to surprise us. Along the neighbors' fence, a few days ago I noticed some stalks of intense magenta blossoms among the cattails. Research has led me to think these are penstemons, although I am not sure of the exact species.
These plants seem to have self-seeded in an area that is wet enough to nurture their germination. Another welcome addition to the wild woods.
