Last of the Daylilies

It can't be that late in the blooming season, 

but the last blooms of the daylilies indicate it is so.

It's the last one of each kind of large daylilies.

There are still a few more Mini Pearls left. 

This rebloomer has a smaller bloom but a large bud count.

The melon pink flower has a butter yellow watermark 

and a lime green throat.

It tolerates drought and humidity. 

The plant takes up less space in the garden border.

I appreciate this plant for all its assets in my small garden space.

The blackening seed pods of  False Indigo 

or Baptisia australus also indicate the end 

of mid-summer. The brilliant blue blooms 

which make a similar natural dye color

are long gone with the long days of June. 

Soon the seeds inside will rattle with the wind.

But the Helianthus or Perennial Sunflower 

is in full bloom, covered with bees.

It dances in the sunshine and 

the breezes we've been having,

It does like wet feet so I watch it 

for wilting if we haven't had some rain.

The hummingbirds are zipping and 

zapping around it, sometimes right 

into the patio area under the deck.

And the brilliant magenta Butterfly Bush Buddleia

is the star of the garden bed now.

Its arching blooms attract butterflies and bees,

hummingbirds and other birds

who visit the bird bath or enjoy

the sound of water from the fountain

as they forage under the bush for seeds.

It's still summer in the patio garden beds.