Shimmering Primrose (Oenothera fremontii 'Shimmer')
Bright, lemon-yellow, crepe paper-like blooms cover the mounding silver-green foliage from mid summer into fall.
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Red Butte Photo of the Day 28.September.2009
Submitted by Curator on September 28, 2009 - 12:34pmShimmering Primrose (Oenothera fremontii 'Shimmer')
Is Fall Here?
Submitted by Curator on September 28, 2009 - 11:43am
White Snakeroot Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate'
Red Butte Photo of the Day 22.September.2009
Submitted by Curator on September 22, 2009 - 9:25amCommon Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Common sunflower is a robust annual that grows from 1 1/2 to over 8 feet tall. The flower heads can grow up to 5 inches across. It is the state flower of Kansas.
Red Butte Photo of the Day 21.September.2009
Submitted by Curator on September 21, 2009 - 9:27amHartweg's Beardtongue (Penstemon hartwegii 'Giganteus')
Late Summer Blooms
Submitted by Curator on September 21, 2009 - 8:52amJust because summer is coming to an end doesn't mean that colorful flowers are too.
Apache Sunset Hyssop Agastache rupestris 'Apache Sunset'
Butterfly-Bush Buddleja davidii 'Harlequin'
Red Butte Photo of the Day 18.September.2009
Submitted by Curator on September 18, 2009 - 9:06amBroom Snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae)
This long-lived subshrub grows into a rounded mound with green, thread-like, sticky green leaves. It flowers from late summer into fall. It prefers full sun and low water.
Red Butte Photo of the day 17. September.2009
Submitted by Curator on September 17, 2009 - 12:06pmSkunkbrush Sumac (Rhus aromatica var. trilobata)
Red Butte Photo of the Day 16.September.2009
Submitted by Curator on September 16, 2009 - 8:43amTufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera caespitosa)
This Utah native is a great perennial to have in any xeric garden with its large four-petaled flowers, bright pink buds, and delicate aroma. It does best when grown in full sun with dry, infertile, well-drained soil and given plenty of room to spread.
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Red Butte Photo of the Day 15.September.2009
Submitted by Curator on September 15, 2009 - 8:34amRubber Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus nauseosus)
