Tuesday, April 28, 2009

4/29 Outdoor Wednesday # 16

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It’s time for “Outdoor Wednesday”. Learn more about “Outdoor Wednesday” HERE

1. POST your outdoor photos and the Outdoor Wednesday logo/button on your blog and link back to  http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/ so that others will be able to find all the links to other Outdoor Wednesday posts.

Reminder: Do NOT link in until after your post is up.

2. Add your Name and the Permalink to your post (NOT your general blog address) in “Mr. Linky”. For help with permalink see HERE. 

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Today I am going to share some Spring perennials found in Georgia……

Hardy Geranium:  Likes sun to partial shade; grows to 24 inches high; blooms in spring with a wide selection of flower colors.
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Hellebore:  Low growing; evergreen; likes shade; blooms in early spring with rose, mauve, pink or white flowers.

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Lilafee Epimedium:  Likes shady areas; grows to 12 inches high; blooms mid-spring with clumps of unique, delicate, purplish flowers.

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Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart:  American favorite; likes shady areas; blooms in late spring with heart-shaped, pink/white flowers that suspend from long stems; likes most soils.

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Phlox:  Likes woodlands; spreads quickly; blooms in spring with small, fragrant, blue or lavender flowers.

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Siberian Iris:  Likes sun and rich soil, but does well in other conditions; blooms in spring with delicate, fragrant flowers.

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Sorbet Peony:  Likes sun to partial shade; grows to 48 inches high; blooms in early spring with large, unique, fragrant, double-blossom pink and cream flowers.

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Wild Blue Indigo:  Grows with long stems; blooms in spring with small blue flowers along length of stems. image

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  1. AmyApril 28, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Susan,
    Thank you again for hosting Outdoor Wednesday. Your flowers are just wonderful. Beautiful photos. My favorite is the peony! So gorgeous. Amy

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  2. the wild raspberryApril 28, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    love love love your shade plants...the epimedium is fantastic. {as is everything}
    :)
    we're sooo excited for the peonies to start blooming here.
    thanks for hosting outdoor wednesdays. they are so much fun.
    warmly,
    the wild raspberry sisters

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  3. ellen bApril 28, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Oh Spring has definitely sprung where you are!! Love your Lenten Rose...and all your flowers.

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  4. MarthaApril 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Thanks for hosting Outdoors Wednesday -- I love those flowers that you posted. Wish I could get pictures of my blooms as good as you did!

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  5. Southern LadyApril 28, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Susan, all of those flowers are beautiful, but the Peony is absolutely exquisite!

    I appreciate you giving us this opportunity to share our Outdoor Wednesdays.

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  6. sunnymamaApril 28, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Wow! You really have some beautiful spring flowers in Georgia :)

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  7. CharleneApril 28, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Love the peony! And we both had bleeding heart in our post today. How funny is that?????? Hope you are feeling better. I know you have been under the weather.

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  8. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)April 28, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Beautiful examples! I love Bleeding Heart and have them in my garden. :-) Are you feeling better? Sure hope so. Thanks for hosting Outdoor Wednesday!
    Susan

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  9. Lana G!April 28, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Beautiful flowers!!! The peony is my favorite!!

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  10. Domestic DesignerApril 28, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    All of your plants are just beautiful! They are so far ahead of those in my area. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Pat@Back Porch MusingsApril 28, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    These are gorgeous, Susan!

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  12. Glenda/MidSouthApril 28, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Beautiful flowers - thanks for sharing.
    Glenda

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  13. Tink *~*~*April 28, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Oh, the bleeding hearts are just some of my absolute favorite faves! I would try them down here, but I'm afraid they would melt...

    Tink *~*~*
    Captiva bird search

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  14. Renae MooreApril 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    I love the Hellebore and the Peonies the best....I am so not a gardner but love flowers....got to get to planting!
    Blessings...

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  15. PicketApril 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Gorgeous!!!!! I love those bleeding hearts and the peony...oh man I just love it all...several of those I have never tried....I have been looking for more shade plants...beautiful popst girl!

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  16. SueApril 28, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Hi Susan,
    These are all so pretty and are favorites of mine. Thank you for sharing. Blessings,
    Sue

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  17. CIELOApril 28, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Good evening, Susan..... my post is up... again, thanks for sponsoring this....

    cielo

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  18. KayC.April 28, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    Thank you for hosting Outdoor Wednesday...I love all the flowers on your post. They are why I miss the south sometimes.

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  19. LynnApril 28, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    I was so glad to find your site! I love my summer flowers, and can't wait to share. I will begin my planting this weekend. This week I couldn't resist linking our first swim of the year from last weekend.

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  20. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    What beautiful flowers. I especially like the pink ones, of course. Thank you for hosting Outdoor Wednesday. I always enjoy it.
    Happy O.W.
    Charlotte

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  21. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Hi Susan! Oh, what gorgeous flowers! I'll have to admit, the bleeding hearts get me every time! I love those!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  22. StaceyApril 28, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    What beautiful plants. I've got to get a Bleeding Heart. They are annuals here..I think. Just gorgeous!

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  23. Maya@Completely CoastalApril 28, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    Love the Phlox..., looks like a great ground cover. I hope to find something like it that grows in New England.

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  24. KatApril 28, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    These are just beautiful Susan. I just love the peony, and the wild indigo looks very similar to our bluebonnets. Thanks for hosting this! Kathy

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  25. KBeauApril 28, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    Love all of these. The trick for me is finding which ones the deer won't eat.

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  26. MaryroseApril 29, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    Oh Susan - your pictures and flowers are exquisite. I have never tried to grow any of these in California. I have always wanted to grow peonies. I think I will do some research and see if I can. Thanks for the great post and Happy Wednesday.
    Maryrose

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  27. Mary BergfeldApril 29, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    Susan, thank you for making this event possible. Your photos are just gorgeous. I hope you'll take a walk with Bob and I and enjoy some uncommon pictures of springtime in Oregon.

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  28. Four Paws and CoApril 29, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    Beautiful pictures Susan! Thank you for hosting OW. I added my link this week. ☺ Diane

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  29. MarieApril 29, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Hi Susan! I just luv the bleeding heart and especially the blue flowers. I luv all blue flowers.
    -marie

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  30. imjacobsmomApril 29, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    I'm a sucker for a bleeding heart. You have some very pretty flowers in Georgia. I wish our growing season was as long as yours. ~ Robyn

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  31. Light and VoicesApril 29, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    ~Susan~
    I appreciate your time and effort to have a place for all of us to blog Outdoor Wednesday photographs. Your flower images are very nice. I especially like the shot of Hellebore. It is such an unusual plant and purple besides. Great job!
    Joyce M

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  32. Fifi FlowersApril 29, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    BEAUTIFUL flowers... I even picked some... I thought I would take them to paint... I soooo hope you don't mind!
    ENJOY your day!
    Fifi

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  33. Beth at AuntiesApril 29, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    First thank you for the award and thank you for hosting Outdoor Wednesday!
    The flowers are all so pretty. I have never seen a Hellebore and it is a beautiful evergreen. Nor have I seen a Lilafee before. I am enjoying seeing flowers I am not familiar with. The Sorbet Peony is gorgeous!
    I sure hope you are feeling better?
    Hugs, Beth

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  34. xinexApril 29, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    You have amazingly beautiful flowers, Susan! Thank you so much for the birthday greetings!..Christine

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  35. Sharing with SherriApril 29, 2009 at 3:43 AM

    Hi Susan!
    What a vibrant bouquet of color on your post today!
    I think my favorite would have to be the Sorbet Peony, absolutely stunning!!

    Thanks for sharing!
    Sherri

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  36. P.April 29, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    Amazing beauty! Deligthful.

    Alfazema

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  37. MamapippaApril 29, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    Beautiful flowers,especially the blue ones !

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  38. JustineApril 29, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Ah, they're ALL so gorgeous, but my two faves here are the peony (holy beautifulness!) and the bleeding hearts.

    Justine :o )

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  39. Jewel SaulsApril 29, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    My Siberian irises have started to bloom - they are always later than my bearded irises. I love that peony!!! :D Jewel

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  40. UnknownApril 29, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Great photos Susan. I'm partial to the helabore and peonies, but love them all! Have been trying to find hardy geramiums in NC but no luck thus far. Darn!

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  41. SmilingSallyApril 29, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    I like the Hellebore best.

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  42. Alisa Lucas-BrownApril 29, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Hi Susan,
    What great pictures! I love flowers but don't know much about the various perrenials you've featured. I am trying to add more perrenials to my garden rather than so many annuals - I'm hoping this will reduce the number of new plantings I have to do each year :-)! I adore the Peony - my grandmother used to have several of these around her house. They are gorgeous when in full bloom. The phlox and the indigo are two of my favorites because of the color of blooms. Makes me want to head straight to the garden center for more plants! :-)
    Warmly,
    Alisa

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  43. Becky K.April 29, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Hi Susan,
    Thank you for allowing me to link here. What a wonderful group of blogs!

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  44. Painter's PlaceApril 29, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    I love all of these flowers. I should plant me some if I get productive!!!!!

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  45. Miller Racing FamilyApril 29, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Wow wonderful flowers. I love the Hellebore flower, the color is wonderful. This year I had to plant two new bleeding hearts. Finally I think spring is here as my peony plants are finally blooming.
    Have a great day and thanks again for hosting this post.

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  46. Miller Racing FamilyApril 29, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Wow wonderful flowers. I love the Hellebore flower, the color is wonderful. This year I had to plant two new bleeding hearts. Finally I think spring is here as my peony plants are finally blooming.
    Have a great day and thanks again for hosting this post.

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  47. Terri SteffesApril 29, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    I love bleeding hearts! I need to see if mine are blooming!

    Come by and see my post!

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  48. ~CC CatherineApril 29, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Hi Susan! Lovely GA perennials that you've shared! I need to think about adding some of them in my garden! It's been awhile since I participated in Outdoor Wednesday, but since I'm doing an Outdoor Tablescape this week, I thought I'd make it a doubling duo! ;) I've missed outdoor wednesday, I was just overdoing it with the amount of posts I was working on weekly and had to cut back. I have a full time job and my Beloved was really missing "moi" by his side! But, I'm glad to be back this week! Happy Wed! ~CC Catherine from "Catherine de th`e Cups" (PS, I'm having a really nice Blog Give Away, stop by and enter the drawings beginning today to celebrate Mother's Day if you like) ;)

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  49. Brenda PruittApril 29, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    This is my first time joining the fun of Outdoor Wednesday. I hope I did this permalink thing all right! I hadn't done that before. Thank you for giving us this opportunity. I hope to be back next time. Gardening is a true passion for me.
    Brenda
    http://cozylittlehouse.blogspot.com
    http://viewfromthepines.com

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  50. From the Old InkWellApril 29, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Susan, your peony is gorgeous! I have never seeen the Hellebore nor heard of it. It's very beautiful. I'll have to see if I can find that around here. Thanks again for hosting.

    Blessings, Marsha

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  51. BabaApril 29, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    This is my first Outdoor Wednesday..come visit behind my house and see what I have growing there!!! Have a great day... Baba

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  52. Bargain Decorating with LaurieApril 29, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Susan, you've made me want to get out in the yard to plant more flowers. These are beautiful flowers and so inspiring. laurie

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  53. santamakerApril 29, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Hi Susan,
    Thanks so much for hosting this event. I've had a wonderful time enjoying all of the beautiful photos of flowers . Love the bleeding hearts!

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  54. SavoringTime in the KitchenApril 29, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    You're a little earlier than us but we will have some of the same things blooming here soon. My helleborus is blooming now. Lovely photos!

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  55. Brenda PruittApril 29, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    I just learned about Hellebores this past year. And planted my first one in the fall. I'm anxious to see what blooms it produces. We don't grow bleeding heart here, I don't think. I think it's too hot.
    Brenda
    http://cozylittlehouse.blogspot.com
    http://viewfromthepines.com

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  56. StephApril 29, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Very pretty flowers. I hadn't heard of Hellebores, they are gorgeous!

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  57. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    Susan I just love these spring beauties. I miss them down here, so thanks for sharing them.

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  58. ChristyApril 29, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    I love your flowers. Thanks for hosting outdoor wednesdays! They are fun.

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  59. Susana de ArgentinaApril 29, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Todas las plantas y flores son muy bellas!
    yo he disfrutado mucho pasear por aquí! besos!

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  60. Susana de ArgentinaApril 29, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    All the plants and flowers are very beautiful! I have enjoyed much to take a walk this way! kisses!

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  61. flmomApril 29, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Very pretty! Are they all in your yard?

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  62. JeanneApril 29, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Susan, so many participants today. I do love this event. Thank you so much for hosting. Your flower photos are very pretty.. I can never see too many beautiful flowers. I have had a time visiting today I hope I can catch up tomorrow. I hope Mr. Linky will still be up.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  63. Nicole ~April 29, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Susan, your flowers are beautiful. What wonderful pictures these are.

    Thanks for sharing, Nicole

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  64. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Bleeding hearts! Bleeding hearts!

    The first time I saw a picture of it, I fell in love with those hearts. :-) Haven't seen a real one though, I don't think we have one here. Yoo bad.

    Li

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  65. UnknownApril 30, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    I misssed posting my garden this week! I'm still working on the darn playroom! Oh well there's always next week... Thanks for posting those pretty flowers that grow in Georgia ... I wish some of them grew here...

    ~Really Rainey~

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  66. BoApril 30, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Hi Susan...Just now getting by for a visit...love the flower choices you've shown us...I would love to have a peony, but I'm not sure if it would survive here...the local nurseries don't sell them so I'm guessing not...;-) Bo

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  67. The Quintessential MagpieApril 30, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Love the pholx and the peonies. The latter are one of my very favorite flowers!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  68. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    well.i learned something today.at Valentines i had a pic of those bleeding hearts on my post.i thought it was make believe.out of an artist mind.now i find,it's out of Gods mind.how cool is that!love it...ann

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  69. Lady KatherineApril 30, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Wow, the flowers are lovely! Some I have never seen. But I do love the peony! One day I going to try and grow some! Hope all of you are doing better!

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  70. RobinfromCAMay 1, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Oh, you have two of my absolute favorites there - the sorbet peony and the bleeding hearts. You have inspired me to get my garden in order and I have got to get my act together so I can start participating in Outdoor Wednesday! I did update my Spring Reading Challenge though! A little accomplishment.

    Please stop by my blog where I've left an award for you! I've so enjoyed all of your blogs.

    http://weareflyingnow.blogspot.com
    Robin@Miscellaneous Thoughts

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