Dahlia Yellow Hammer Plant Delights Introductions and caterpillars

and caterpillars

adorned at ground level in early February with heavily corrugated

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' is a 1993 introduction from retired NC Botanical Gardens' Ken Moore that has withstood the test of time and is still regarded as the top goldenrod of all times

merely cut away the damaged foliage and they will soon put up new growth

The 8" tall x 18" wide clump is composed of very thick

Dahlia Yellow Hammer Plant Delights Introductions and caterpillarsI remember exactly where I was when my Dahlia 'Yellow Hammer' first flowered we tend to do that with really important events. Yes, I was standing in my garden looking at my Dahlia 'Yellow Hammer'. It was indeed a memorable sight, the dark black of the night, I mean of the foliage and the stunning single flower, opening a butterscotch yellow (RHS 163A) did someone mention scotch? Sorry, butterscotch yellow with orange streaks that might be the scotch