December 1, 2011 Uncategorized native plants, Skeleton Leaf Goldeneye, wildflowers Leave a comment Skeleton Leaf Goldeneye by RobertKamper The recent rains have invigorated this perennial. Skeleton Leaf Goldeneye
November 29, 2011 Uncategorized native plants, parralena, wildflowers Leave a comment Parralena – Dyssodia pentachaeta by RobertKamper Found by a field trip companion in the dry caliche next to an unpaved road.
August 27, 2011 Uncategorized drought, Malvaviscus arboreus, native plants, Turks cap, wildflowers 3 Comments Malvaviscus arboreus – Turks cap by RobertKamper Favored by hummingbirds and solitary bees, this lovely hibiscus-like flower (that never fully opens) does extremely well along a shady northern side of the house. Has not received supplemental watering throughout the drought.