When I see these plants blooming, I can't help but think of fireworks. The spiky red blooms of scarlet beebalm (Monarda didyma) and the outrageous white bloom balls of buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) are just as showy as the fireworks we see this time of year. I added some blue self-heal (Prunella vulgaris ssp. lanceolata) to round out the patriotic color scheme.
Happy Birthday, America. Let's celebrate with the plants that were here when we got here.
Belated Happy Fourth! Buttonbush blooms are so wild.
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