Mid-August

Today the last ‘Hush Little Baby’ bud bloomed, and the last ‘Purple D’ Oro’ daylily on one of the 3 plants bloomed today as well.

It happens every year.  I’m not surprised.  But once again, I’m not quite ready.  The daylilies are winding down.  I already miss their profusion of color, even on the same bloom.

This time of year, especially, I have to remind myself to stay in the moment.  The lilies are still blooming.  They are not done yet.  Then there will be the gorgeous ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ hosta scapes, and the sedum’s slow progression of color, and if we’re lucky and get a long fall, the hosta leaves will even put on a color show.  But for today, lilies.  Gorgeous lilies.