Sorry for the lull in posts but I’ve been plugging plants in the ground like mad, every possible moment. Just noticed something funny. Check out the names of these two plants in the same recent order to Wayside Gardens, which will probably arrive on my doorstep today… definite garden porn. Children, avert your gaze.
First, the negligee of shrubs…
Sambucus Nigra Black Lace (Elderberry) | colorchoiceplants.com
Sambucus ‘Black Lace’ (Elderberry) A deep, dark black foliage elderberry shrub with a leaf somewhat similar to a Japanese maple but produces pink flowers followed by berries! video NSFW. Ha. Of course it’s safe for work, this is a plant!
Followed by a potentially X-rated perennial…
Tricyrtis ‘Guilty Pleasure’ | waysidegardens.com
Tricyrtis ‘Guilty Pleasure’ (Toad Lily) A sexy little woodland toad lily with bright, chartreuse foliage and an orchid-like flower. Toad lilies are pretty easy to grow. Who knew they could be naughty, too?