There was plenty of rain this May (2025) and it has had an impact on the type of plants growing or not growing. The mountain mint seems to be negatively impacted. I understand that they do not like ‘wet feet’. Foxglove Beardtongue has also had some issues with rot. Other plants have done well.
Arrowood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) are in bloom (above) as well as Golden alexanders (Zizia aurea) shown below.
Bowman’s root (Gillenia trifoliata) has done surprisingly well, even though in a crowd of more aggressive plants.
I only have two rhododendrons, and the blooms of this one are pretty nice.
This photo was the starting point in the Fall of 2019. Quite a difference between this and the top photo.
Pennsylvania Native Garden Journey 