Name That Plant
In my patio post from last week, Sara at On Simplicity said that this plant here
is quite impressive and asked what it is. Well, I thought it was a Hosta. Yes, really, I did!
I had the following conversation with my mom yesterday
Me: “You know my Hosta outside the living room, off the patio? Why is it tall and flowering instead of short and fat like all of yours?”
<hysterical laughter from mom>
Mom: “Because it’s not a Hosta! It’s a Canna Lily”
Oh.
Of course, this is from me, the girl who gets Hydrangeas and Hibiscus mixed up just because they both start with H.
Can you see we’ve been busy this weekend? I am so thrilled with the progress on the whole patio area. I painted the table and chairs red and hubby grouted the tile of the patio and built the pergola. I planted lots more flowers in pots too. It’s been fun!
May 25th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Oh I love how that patio furnitured painted up!
LOL about the hosta.
May 26th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Great color for the patio set!
May 26th, 2008 at 8:16 am
If you’re talking about the tall plant with orangish bloom at the top, it’s a canna.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canna_(plant)
Calla lillies are usually shorter and their bloom is more wrapped around itself.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calla_lily
Love your blog and attitude.
May 26th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Canna Lily! Not Calla Lily!!
See, I did it again!!
Thank you, Sherri!!
May 26th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Your porch is gorgeous! The red patio furniture is to die for! My husband and I tossed around the idea of a pergola instead of a screened in porch… I just don’t know what to do!
May 26th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Love the red for the patio table and chairs. I am not great at remembering the name of plants either so completely understand your confusion. Bottom line is the names aren’t so important as how great they look and I think your patio is looking great.
May 27th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Looks amazing Emily!!! I love your house, patio and the beautiful flowers and potted plants you are adding - Great work!!
May 27th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
I’m the same way with plants. I wouldn’t know a hosta from a rose. I had to double check with my wife on the names when doing a post about our own landscaping project this week. Love the patio and furniture - they look great!
May 31st, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Oddly enough, I’ve always had a mental block with hostas. I know what they are but I can never think of the name when I see them.
Great patio set.
Mike