It was a slow return for the purple shamrock this year. At the beginning of the season I was preparing myself for the end of that era. But it came back by June, and it remains in its usual spot.

The purple shamrock is one of two summer garden plants that come inside in mid-fall. They go in my office – all four feet wide – and greet me every morning with their year-round blooms.
Up north this past weekend, we had a 38°F night. When that starts further down south here, I start to watch the lows. Nights consistently below 40°F and time for them to come in.
I’m hoping that is still a while 🙂