In a vase on Monday: This and that

As often as I spend time and effort putting flower arrangements together, I spend an equal amount of time creating something on the fly. These bouquets are all the result of storm damage, or damage from a careless gardener. One of my tall lilies came down during a windy night and brought a few stems of Thalictrum with it. The lily was past its prime, but the Thalictrum still had enough life left that I couldn't just compost it. 

I broke off this little Coleus stem when I was moving the big pot it's in. As I was taking it indoors, I passed Clematis 'Guernsey Cream' which has gone to seed. I love its wiry golden pods that look like jewels. They definitely added a glalm note to the Coleus. 

The seedpods were recently replaced by a broken stem of unknown Sedum. 

I picked this Sedum up at the grocery store and did not notice it was missing an id tag. It appears to be similar to the classic 'Autumn Joy' variety, but is a wonderful combination of delicate pink buds opening to pale yellow flowers. If you know the name of this variety, please put it in the comments. 

Comments

[Susie at pbmGarden]

Oh, I just love your Thalictrum composition, Linda! Gorgeous.

[Linda Brazill]

SUSIE — ​Thanks. It is one of my favorites. It's so willowy but quite strong.

[Kris P]

I've always loved Thalictrum and even tried growing it in my former garden, despite knowing that my climate was way out of whack. Needless to say, the plant didn't last long. The coleus and clematis seedpods make striking companions. I can't help with the Sedum ID - Sedums are among a small group of succulents that don't like it here either.

[Linda Brazill]

KRIS — I love Coleus but am never sure how to use it. So this year, I am paying attention to blogs and FB to see what other gardeners are posting.

[Barbara H.]

These are all lovely, Linda.