Peggy C's photos with the keyword: in the Garden of Surprises

- Garden of Surprises - small shrub - brilliant red flowers (c) All Rights Reserved

of seeds - still beautiful, though very different in color - what was white with shades of rose - has moved into another part of life - (c) All Rights Reserved

so busy - paid no mind to me - this is as up-close-and-personal - as I could get - without the lens touching - either him or the Mum - (c) All Rights Reserved - Canon PowerShot SX40 HS - 2014 Garden of Surprises - EXPLORE -

of Fuschia leather - Ms Petunia - saturated with welcome rain - and - the rains continue - we really need it - so, let the raindrops fall where they may - (c) All Rights Reserved 2014 North Carolina

Hydrangea out front - a very hearty soul - puts up with drought - gives tiny beauties - for our enjoyment - (c) All Rights Reserved

**2 notes ** Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia) - mature Male - www.dpughphoto.com/dragonflies www.jeffpippen.com/dragonflies/commonwhitetail.htm - found in the inherited Garden of Surprises (c) All Rights Reserved

and her guest .. she might be the last Daylily to bloom this year .. haven't found any more buds .. red - velvet like petals .. golden yellow throat .. she wears ruffles .. about 12- 16 inches tall .. small blooms .. have named her 'Jazz' ** 1 note ** (c) All Rights Reserved

Tiger Lil' - a Tiger Lily in my Garden of Surprises - ** 2 notes ** no idea who/how she got this name - but, not only Sir Richard -- but others have said - the name isn't right - where are the Tiger Stripes ? spots ... don't believe I've ever seen a Tiger with spots - so, if somebody wants to rename this gal - let me know - but, since she is orange - I'll still call her " Tiger Lil' " ~ (c) All Rights Reserved

- another bloomin' lily in the rain - these seem so delicate, yet strong flowers - and gorgeous ~ ** 1 note ** (c) All Rights Reserved

in flight - ragged wings already - Silver-spotted Skipper -- (Epargyreus clarus) .. Buddeleia davidii ( Butterfly shrub ) still attracts him to her purple glory ! (c) All Rights Reserved ^^^ 1 note ^^^

( Libellula luctuosa ) .. www.jeffpippen.com/dragonflies/widowskimmer.htm .. juvenile ? ^^ 1 note ^^ (c) All Rights Reserved

- a red Velvet Daylily - blooms once in awhile - since I can't locate a name to suit her - she will be called Jazz - since she is that & more ! - just wish she would put out more blooms *** 1 note *** (c) All Rights Reserved

near the Viburnum - a golden wing Dragon fly - ** 1 note ** (c) All Rights Reserved

- multi shades of orange in the Kwanso Daylly - purple delight of Buddleia davidii / Butterfly Shrub - golden tones of a Dragon fly - and the Lady of the Garden of Surprises .. American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) - love the differences in the wings of the Lady - but, keep the soft, sage greens in mind - very soothing while waiting for a breeze (c) All Rights Reserved

Rose of Sharon [ a variety of Hibiscus - Hibiscus Syriacus - ] a.k.a. 'Lil' Kim .. per Pam J and also Dave's Garden site (thanks to both) North Carolina US (c) AllRightsReserved ^^^^ 1 note ^^^^

not a care in the world - free as the breezes - which catch my spirit - music heard - fills my heart - lifting my soul to the heavens - (c) All Rights Reserved

- they all belong to The Order of the Day Lily - number in upper right corner is the order they have bloomed - # 1 is sometimes called a ' Ditch Lily ' as they grow along roadsides call her Tawny Lily per Dave's Garden website .. -- in a ditch www.stoutgardens.com/pages/about-us ' Orange Vols ' per this site -- - # 2 blooms one or two at a time ..Name is: ' Bonanza ' - # 3 small bloom - about 12 inches tall; not many blooms of pink and salmon .. this is 'Winsome Lady' - #3 - # 4 is still blooming; many buds left - Name is 'Kwanso' .. a triple lily - # 5 a very soft buttery yellow .. Name is: ' Golden Prize ' ( I call her Gold Dust ) - # 6 the latest, takes her time .. usually one bloom at a time ..I call her 'Jazz Velvet' or Red - all in my Garden of Surprises 2014 (c) All Rights Reserved

is the only description I can think of for those petals .. the color is more of a wine / burgundy .. with the touch of yellow in the throat .. quite the Elegant .. Mz Red .. (c) All Rights Reserved