More commonly called Ladybells (ring them!) this is a species of Adenophera, which some people consider a weed. They’re such happy little plants, however, I’ve only ever encouraged them, even if I did have some trouble with their form. Life being the fickle creature that it is, I’m down to this one single flower spike this year, perfectly emblematic of the bullshit that is so 2020. Still, one flower spike is better than no flower spikes, and I’ll see if I have the patience to let this one go to seed and perhaps spread itself about a bit more. I’m all for self-promotion in these parts. I can’t even begin to tell you how many places I’ve seeded myself… Hey, if we can’t get subliminally dirty in a gardening post, we don’t deserve to call ourselves gardeners.
I’m am totally enamored with its shade of purple, especially against the lime-green backdrop of a ‘Guacamole’ hosta in the morning light. It’s a stunning, unplanned combination that brings out the best in both.
