It rained 3-4 inches here in Louisville, Kentucky yesterday. Our two rain gardens held up amazingly well, along with the native perennials growing in them. Last year, we'd planted several "Monkey Flower" young plants and have been amazed with the way they are able to survive in so much water, as well as drought-like conditions. The rain yesterday comforted us in knowing that our two gardens are holding the water and absorbing it well. We've kept a few less gallons of water out of the city's drainage system too. Here are some other Kentucky native perennials that have survived a year in the rain garden (and on the outer edges of it) so far, and are coming back strong this Spring:
- Orange Coneflower
- Great Blue Lobelia
- Joe Pye Weed
- Ratttlebox
- Cardinal Flower
- Swamp Hibiscus
- Bee Balm
- Dense Blazing Star
- Eastern Blue Star
Following the cycles of the year through nature, being directly involved in the process, helps me realize that there is an essential place for everybody and everything and every feeling and every experience somehow, in the larger, evolving story of our planet.
Anne Milligan
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