Mushy Monday

So it’s been raining in Austin…a lot. I’m not complaining, I just wish it would space itself out a little, instead of these deluges that drown my drought-tolerant plants. 

Well someone enjoys these growing conditions. 🍄

And I think this is Bird Wing Passionflower vine. 

The Gulf Fritillary caterpillars are all over it, and range in size from tiny…

…to obese!

Seriously, this guy has got to start creating a cocoon soon. 

No idea the plant or insect species, but I like how his spots echo those on the plant. 

And this might be a Ceraunus Blue?? Not sure though. 

Yellow Bells Esperanza blooming. 

With some False Day Flower. 

I thought this eaten up Sevenleaf Creeper looked neat. I didn’t plant this so, I’m not upset by the damage. 

Making our way towards the pond, the Dwarf Papyrus is blooming prettily. 

Budge rearranging some rocks for me. 

And this is a new development. I have no idea what this crusty stuff stuck to the rock is. You can easily pop those little bubbles. Anyone know?

A passalong Monarda given to me by Diana at Sharing Nature’s Garden is blooming, even though I still don’t have it in the ground…yet! 

And lastly, a chewed up Indian Blanket. Hope it’s tasty grasshopper.