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| A nice closeup of Henryi Clematis blossom. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Panaramic view of Stick Verbena bonariensis along with Rose gone back to its roots, Musa Basjoo banana trees, and a Chihuahua in the background. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
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| Lavender Brazilian Stick Verbena bonariensis shows up best with the sky in the background. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| May 23, 2008! White and bluish purple flowers are on today's menu. I hope you're enjoying your virtual trip through my gardens. More flower varieties are blooming daily in my Oklahoma Zone 7 beds! For photo permissions, questions, or comments, please visit the Ask Gale Page. |
| At first glance, both of these Bilberry Ice Tradescantia Spiderwort flowers appear to be identical, But check out the edges of the petals and you'll see a difference. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Henryi Clematis Vine, probably the best white. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Closer view of lavender Brazilian Stick Verbena bonariensis. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Henryi Clematis blossom blowin' in the wind. Ideal conditions include full sun, but plant something at the base of the vine to help keep the roots cool. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| White blossom with blue feathery center Bilberry Ice Tradescantia Spiderwort, best viewed close up. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Depending on the lighting conditions, the flower of Brazilian Stick Verbena bonariensis comes off as either powder blue or lavender. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Notice how the lush foliage of Bilberry Ice Tradescantia Spiderwort mimics that of daylilies. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| The dark brown stamens of Henryi Clematis contrast nicely with the white petals. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Bilberry Ice Tradescantia Spiderwort will grow in full sun or dappled shade under a pine tree. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| If you were a bee, would you be able to resist the yellow stamens of this feathery blossom of Bilberry Ice Tradescantia Spiderwort? 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| The leaves of Bilberry Ice Tradescantia Spiderwort should be cut back around July or whenever the plant looks ratty. This will induce fresh growth and more flowers. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |





| Henryi Clematis closeup. The experts recommend a little lime be added to the soil. 5-23-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |









