Garden Bloggers Bloom Day August 2012

The large view of the garden is not entirely impressive just now, so let's do some closeups!

I like this accidental combination of Amsonia (blue star) and Agastache. I'll be expanding this in the fall.

This Ageratum (mist flower) was far too aggressive for the flower bed, so I've moved it when I can still watch the butterflies flock to it.

The fall blooming Japanese Anemone has bloomed a tad early!

Butterfly weed needs a companion in the garden for when it dies back--any suggestions?

The beauty berries are beginning to turn pink, with Joe Pye Weed in the background.

Butterfly bush

Artsy chamomile

Dahlia

Dianthus

Alyssum

Lantana

Lavender (marigold in background)

Monarda

Northern sea oats

Phlox

Scabiosa

Spiraea "neon flash"

sunflower

Verbena bonariensis

Veronica "red fox"

Zinnia

Enjoy the bloom day inspiration by seeing all of the postings at May Dreams Gardens.