July 2, 2014: Window boxes

The marigolds and violas had faded, so it was time to take them out and replant the front window box. In went ‘Blue Star’ Japanese aster, flanked by red lantana, white ‘Breathless Blush’ euphorbia, and yellow million bells. Upstairs, I decided to finally plant the two boxes. Symmetrically, I put in two varieties of sedum, a red and a green, with a Shasta daisy in the center of each. These drought-resistant plants are meant to tolerate rockier, drier soil and hot temperatures, so hopefully will thrive in the full summer South Philly sun. And in the garden, 18 lilies are blooming!