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| Do not remove last year's growth of Irene Lantana until this year's starts. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| An individual Wild Scarlet Indian Paintbrush castilleja coccinea redder than usual. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
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| Stella d'Oro Hemerocallis Daylily, a lovely shade of yellow. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| June 2, 2008 and all is well! 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. |
| As with all Dayliles, Stella d'Oro's blossoms only last one day. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Hardy Irene Lantana breaks dormancy about a month later than other perennials. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Closer view of this extra red native Scarlet Indian Paintbrush castilleja coccinea. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Like many flowers, Irene Lantana, is most appreciated up close. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Deep in the heart of Stella d'Oro Daylily lies a treat for bumble bees. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Wild Green Spider Milkweed asclepias viridis like this one dot most pastures around here. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Stella d'Oro Hemerocallis Daylily paying homage to the sun. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Closeup showing Irene Lantana's trademark tricolored blossoms. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Not particularly interesting from a distance, Native Green Milkweed asclepias viridis is infinitely fascinating up close. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Ultra closeup of Wild Indian Paintbrush castilleja coccinea showing yellow stamens. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |
| Stella d'Oro is still the Queen of Daylilies, blooming before, with, and after other cultivars. 6-2-08 photo by Gale Chester Whittington |













