I guess this is a moth. He was hanging out on the garage floor. Don't know what his official name is but I'd call him a "camouflage" moth.
My hibiscus coccineus is blooming. I grew these from seed earlier this season and they got planted a little late. So I was happy to look out and see them blooming. 
I have heard them call Texas red star and swamp hibiscus. I have them planted in the birdbath bed but unfortunately they will get too tall there. So I plan on moving them this fall.
A couple of weeks ago we had a rainy day that ended up looking like this. 
This is the same picture just with the camera switched to the sunset setting. And last but definitely not least.
Tomorrow is Sept. which is the official month for Ovarian Cancer awareness. I have a sweet blogging friend, Ashley, who has been battling this cancer. She could definitely use your prayers. If you click on her name, you can also visit her blog where you can get to know her.Well that's about it from my world today. Hope yours is great!
Things are winding down aren't they. Love the Texas star hibiscus!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool moth! I love that Texas star hibiscus. So, they'll come back here?
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with your friend.
That is a really cool shot of the moth! The Texas Star hibiscus is gorgeous! The sky shots are beautiful
ReplyDeleteSusie, that is a really beautiful moth.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your friend. I hope she does well. She certainly has my prayers and good thoughts.
Marnie
I'm sorry for your friend too. Prayers sent.
ReplyDeleteRamona
Hi Susie, Wow what lovely photos! Like you, I am looking forward to getting out and moving a few plants this Autumn. I am on my way now to visit your friend. Have a terrific week.
ReplyDeleteSusie, a most unusual critter! and unlike anything I have seen, but quite beautiful I'd say. Stunning photos of your rainy day! Susie, we send our prayers!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Susie... Interesting looking moth?????? I love the red hibiscus--or whatever it is...
ReplyDeleteYour sky pirtures are fabulous.. Love the sunset setting.
Hugs,
Betsy
That is a cool looking moth Susie. I've been finding lots of mystery insects in my garden this summer. Great shots of your skies after the rain. It looks like it's on fire. Oh by the way hopefully your Limelight blooms next season since it didn't this one. My Pinky Winky that I planted last fall didn't bloom this summer either. Since it was so long ago that I planted my Limelight I can't remember when it started blooming. Sorry about your friend.
ReplyDeleteHi Susie,
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by. I've missed my blogging buddies. I did think about you this summer when we were in Canton at a baseball tournament, but couldn't remember where exactly you live and didn't know how far it would be. Hopefully, we'll meet up one day, we can't be that far away from each other!
Vicki
Pretty photos Susie!! That moth is quite interesting. We had a hummingbird moth on our phlox the other day. Tried to capture a photo, but I wasn't quick enough.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll pop over and check out you friends blog. Cancer is such a horrible disease!!
Have a great week Susie!!
Jen
The green and pink moth is unusual. Love your pretty flowers. Happy September!
ReplyDeleteHave you been able to identify the moth? It is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteI love this time of year, putting the gardens to bed and turning my attention to indoor activities, which I have an abundance of!
I will look up your blogging friends' blog, thank-you.
That's a spectacular-looking moth! I've never seen one in those colours. Nor have I seen the Texas Star. It's beautiful! I love your skyshots too. Will check out Ashley's blog.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good week!
Such an interesting moth--I've never seen one like this before. It's hard to believe that the summer is nearly over; I think the older I get, the faster time goes by.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with your friend Ashley.
Your picture makes me wish I had a sunset setting on my camera. I think camouflage is a great name for the moth. We'll keep your friend Ashley in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love those settings on the camera. THEY make things so much easier for us gardeners who have better things to read up on rather then the camera manual. LOVE THE photo on your header. THEY ALMOST LOOK FAKE they are so perfect. LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy September 1!!!
Hey pretty lady....just wanted to pop in to thank you for your prayers, and for your support for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month*!
ReplyDeleteSee you in farmsville*!! ((hugs))
_Ashley*
That moth is ugly! But your flowers are pretty.
ReplyDeleteHow thoughtful of you to remind us to pray for your friend and those with Ovarian Cancer!
i remember last year when you had that hibiscus on your header photo...i saw one at our nashville zoo last year. they are quite beautiful but i don't know the name of it.
ReplyDeletelovely september.
gee, neat moth, there was one at the office a month or so ago, i should have borrowed a camera, it was the prettiest ORANGE, being as ORANGE is my fav o rite color, why didn't i follow thru???????
ReplyDeleteLove the Hibiscus, I need to find one in ORANGE come spring. or whenever, mine was beautificus earlier in the year, its looking mighty sad at the moment. TIME to dirt up and mulch up for the fall I suppose.
seeya,
Lynn
the best is yet to come!!!
That is a unique looking moth Susie. Wonder what the caterpillar looked like?? I have so many caterpillars this year--they are driving me crazy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky picture!
Gorgeous sky! Reminds me of the skies I'd see in Australia. So bright! Very neat moth - maybe he's in the ARMY. ?? Oh, I love your hibiscus! One of my favorite flowers. Goes quite nicely with your sky the other day!
ReplyDeleteI'm so behind on visiting, I'm glad I finally made it here. The red hibiscus is very pretty, nice to get some late summer surprises like that.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky pictures, I like both of them. It's pretty interesting how the setting can change the color so much.
I will definitely keep your friend in my prayers. My mom is a 7 year ovarian cancer survivor and it's a pretty tough one all the way around. Hard to diagnose, tough chemo, etc.
Sending prayers for your friend - cancer is difficult to face. Ovarian cancer is one of the sneaky ones, too. I hope she's feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteI love those big red flowers, Susie! Gorgeous! Hope you have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteSusie,
ReplyDeleteI had the same moth in my garden last year...and I called him Camo Moth! Great minds think alike! ;-)
Beautiful Hibscus. I bet you had given up on any blooms this year. The garden is full of surprises.
What an awesome sunset..I think I like the regular setting the best.
I will be sending good thoughts and prayers Ashley's way as she battles her cancer.
Hope your Labor Day is a good one.
Gorgeous shots!!! love the red hibiscus.
ReplyDeleteNice post. Very unusual moth.
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