I have a number of plants, shrubs and trees that were all planted to memorialize a friend or family member or mark a special event. It's a common response among gardeners; which made me wonder if I should plant something to note COVID-19, the 2020 Presidential election, the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th this year.
Certainly not to memorialize any of those items, but they are definitely worthy of remembrance. While I pondered the idea, I discovered the perfect pair of plants to do the job.
This lovely daylily is Hemerocallis 'Catastrophic Events.'
Her friend is Hemerocallis 'Welding the Titanic.'
Both are from Solaris Farms which offers an incredible selection of daylilies, Peonies and Martagon lilies.
Oh, I love it, Linda! Great idea and great choices - I'm starting my day with a smile.
Posted by: Barbara H. | Tuesday, February 09, 2021 at 07:25 AM
I couldn’t believe those names. Just had to share.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Tuesday, February 09, 2021 at 08:51 AM
Perfect selections, Linda!
Posted by: Kris P | Tuesday, February 09, 2021 at 12:44 PM
Oh my gosh, such perfect names!!
Posted by: Kristin | Tuesday, February 09, 2021 at 06:14 PM
Solaris has some amazing day lilies...and I want to buy some of them simply because of the names! I would love to know the back story of who and how the names are chosen.
Posted by: Christine | Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:07 AM
CHRISTINE - I am often cranky about daylily names. I don't want to grow a Lucille Ball or Elvis, which I've seen. But these names were incredible. You are right about the backstory.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:13 AM
Great names for this year. Funny how names of plants can influence our purchases. I have a whole flock of birds. ;)
Posted by: Lisa at Greenbow | Friday, February 12, 2021 at 08:00 PM
LISA — I've bought a number of bulbs from Old House Gardens because I like the historic associations (and names!).
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 10:12 AM