I know, in comparison to other places, we aren’t exactly dry. Still, a good day of spring rain is wonderful; one can watch the buds swell, the color come into the trees, the grass turn green. It was also a good day for slipping a few new roses into the ground. Among them: ‘Alba Maxima’ the Jacobite Rose (which is also known as the White Rose of York) and ‘Gallica Officinalis’ the Apothecary’s Rose (which is also known as the Red Rose of Lancaster). History lives in plants; I hope that these will get along better than the people did….perhaps I ought to plant a thistle and a leek?
Goodness! And, you planted them side by side.
How about as many of the state flowers as will grow in that locale?
hmmm…if we include both flowers and wildflowers (there seem to be two categories at times), I am missing: Arizona, California (sometimes), Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Massachusetts!, Minnesota (sadly), Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming
The state flowers are a Very Odd collection!
Apples, Roses, and Goldenrod!? seem to be favored.