This may seem like a rather "unattractive" post given the incredible images submitted by Garden Bloggers from around the globe. But to me and many gardeners throughout Texas, it's gorgeous. Why you ask?
Leucophyllum frutescens, also known as Cenizo, Texas sage and most importantly - the "barometer bush" - flowers religiously prior to a rainfall event. We haven't seen many blooms over the last year as our region has endured the worst drought on record.
HOWEVER - these specimens, in front of a local bank, have pretty much been in bloom for the last 3 weeks. That's right - RAIN, glorious rain has finally found its way to Galveston Island and the Texas Upper Gulf Coast. We're not out of the woods by a long shot but these off and on showers have provided a glimmer of hope that, one day soon, things "may" get back to normal.
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