Alamosa Flowers: San Luis Valley, Colorado


Nearing the end of flower season in Alamosa!

tansy and yard

Tansy and metal chairs add yellow touches to the yard.

We've had lots of rain in September. Wonderful for flower gardeners -- not so good for some farmers. We had some light frosts so many flowers are still blooming. Forecast for tonight is 23 F, however.

peony poppy

Peony Poppy with Phlox and California Poppies

 

Oak-leafed Ash with berries.

Petunias cascade to driveway. Snapdragons make a comback.

Aster, Orange Nasturtiums, and a few golden, California Poppies

storm clouds storm after

Left top: Storm rolled in fast. Actually mostly flew over. Leftt bottom: Afternoon storm left a lot of standing water.

Right: House with Gloriosa Daisies along walk, hanging basket and Geranium in whisky barrel.

Hour with gloriosa dasies