Just had a wonderful walk around the MD Anderson Center hear in Houston and saw some wonderful plants. One of my favorites had to have been the Near East Crape Myrtle planted by the fountain in the LeRoy Melcher memorial area. It had a nice magageable size with a weeping habit and was covered in beautiful pink blooms. Apparently it doesn't do so well north of hear.
Another favorite was the stand of Philippine Lilies in a raised bed along with some ornamental grasses. I didn't think they would be in full bloom yet, but there they were! I left with a promise of some seed when they mature in early fall. Philippine Lilies thrive throughout zones 8 and 9. Dr. Welch was pleased to see the large planting of lilies and has been growing Philippine Lilies for at least 20 years and thinks they should be much more widely grown and available.
Another favorite was the stand of Philippine Lilies in a raised bed along with some ornamental grasses. I didn't think they would be in full bloom yet, but there they were! I left with a promise of some seed when they mature in early fall. Philippine Lilies thrive throughout zones 8 and 9. Dr. Welch was pleased to see the large planting of lilies and has been growing Philippine Lilies for at least 20 years and thinks they should be much more widely grown and available.
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