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Wild Penstemon barbatus in the Shade


Wild Penstemon barbatus in the Shade

The hillside was covered in them. They do seem more successful in the stony less hospitable places where there wasn't grass. Might just be competition.



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Very interesting to see where these like to grow...

10 Nov, 2009

 

Lovely display of them the green makes them stand out more.

10 Nov, 2009

 

Thank you. Unusual spread along such a steep grade! Nothing seemed to put them off here.

11 Nov, 2009

 

wonderful display

15 Nov, 2009

 

Thanks Deida. Standing strong here. There was a hummingbird busily tending them, I think that is their secret to thriving here.

15 Nov, 2009

 

I wish I was there.......................

15 Nov, 2009

 

lol....is it cooling off for you then? I'm posting summer pics to keep me warm inside. :-)

17 Nov, 2009



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