“The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring, Part 2: Southern Oregon

Spring in Southern Oregon has seen widely changing climates, from days over 100 to freezing temperatures.  Most of the spring flowers did not last past the middle of May.  My delphinium lasted just a few weeks.  The stronger foxglove is now giving up the ghost.  The dogwood at my duplex has flowered and gone into hiding for another spring.  Petunias, of course, are hardy plants that will endure just about anything except poor soil.  My jasmine is emanating its special fragrance over the front porch.  My English lavender is still thriving in a comfortable shade.  The impatiens, nestled in a cool spot at the side of the house, are covering the landscape with their resplendent colors.  I plan to put in some zinnias near the English lavender outside the office window, so I will have something colorful to look at from my place of work.  In the meantime, I water and nurture my plants as best I can.  Below are some photos of the spring plants: