Few things make me dizzy with delight. Okay, more than a few, especially my plant babies. At this time of the year in North America we’re warm – make that, hot, which has its own dizzy-making properties. I prepare for the summer dormancy in the garden and a sort of quietness floats through the air. We, plant and me, are doing our best to rest and hydrate during the heat waves. Except for Ms. Alrighty-You-Be-So-Mighty Crape Myrtle.

She arrives on the scene late (into the season) – like any diva might. And she comes out swinging in all her tissue-crepe paper-blossom glory. All about #BeARedBird, she is. I rest assure there is brilliant bloom to delight my eyes (with blossom flavors in a variety of colors, so pick your crape dress). Best yet, she’s no wuss with the heat, no sir. Give me more, she says.

My senses sip on this #restorativegarden beauty on this fine #FridayPlantHappyHour. So aware of her ease. The call-of-the-wild goes out to the birds and bees. We all want to be draped in the crape, finding respite in her candelabra-like presence.

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And fear not, come fall, she’ll go out with a bang. Fiery, fierce and simply elegant fall #PlantFashion reminding that it is in our nature to thrive, no matter the temps of our days.

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