“In the world of chaos, let lavender be your calm oasis.” ~ Anonymous
This time of year has me reflective, sometimes pining for the old ways and days. It is so quiet without the song birds. They left in waves in mid-August. And now we occasionally hear the year round birds. But the cicadas and crickets and frogs make up the noise of the day and night. So peaceful.
I cut back my lavender once it was done blooming about 6 weeks or so ago. It grew back beautifully and is now blooming again. I love walking by it and brushing up against it to take in its incredible aroma.
The native Blue Mistflowers are spreading and blooming. Just in time for the monarchs migration south. I planted one when we first moved in. And now it has become a huge patch. I love all that soft purply goodness attracting pollinators.
With these two purple flowers evoking a calming feeling, I decided to cut some of both for a vase, not sure how the Mistflower would last. It is holding up great!
I added some red and orange zinnias.
The look is decidedly fall and a favorite color combo this year.
With this vase, I am also joining in with the wonderful meme, In A Vase On Monday, from Cathy at Rambling in the Garden.
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