Thursday, November 9, 2017

The South Waterfront Park, getting out to enjoy the sun

The last week of October was sunny and relatively warm — gorgeous autumn weather in other words — the kind of weather you must take advantage of if you can. I decided to take Lila on a little adventure to explore the South Waterfront of Portland...

We've visited here before, so I knew the grasses would be glorious.

And they were, absolutely perfect...

There were a few folks out walking about but we mostly had the place to ourselves.

I don't understand why this park isn't more appreciated.

Lila found a lot to investigate.

And I soaked up the sun and river views.

Oxydendrum arboreum, aka sourwood

Salvia? Persicaria! (duh, thanks Scott) I love the big leaves.

I couldn't resist going for the reflection shot.

Bloomed out Hedychium coccineum — still quite beautiful.

This Loropetalum is huge!

Hibiscus NOID

Schefflera taiwaniana

Love the variegated Bergenia! I used to have one but it just disappeared. Seeing how these were sited makes me think it got way to much shade.

After we walked the park we ventured on to investigate another planting nearby. In other words there will be more from the waterfront tomorrow...

Weather Diary, Nov 8: Hi 48, Low 43/ Precip .33"

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32 comments:

  1. LINDA from Each Little WorldNovember 09, 2017

    That is a beautiful garden in a gorgeous setting. So I am with you wondering why there are so few folks enjoying it. It looks more like an estate garden than a public park.

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    1. danger gardenNovember 09, 2017

      It was the middle of a weekday, but still!

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  2. chavlinessNovember 09, 2017

    Gorgeous photos. Grasses in fall are a fleeting sight. Is the fountain grass a perennial in your zone?

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    1. danger gardenNovember 09, 2017

      Purple fountain grass? Nope, it's an annual.

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    2. Evan BeanNovember 09, 2017

      "Fountain grass" can refer to any Pennisetum, many hardy to at least zone 7, if not zone 5. Several of your photos show what I'm certain are hardy varieties. Just chiming in because it seems like there's a bit of a disconnect here.

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    3. danger gardenNovember 09, 2017

      Thanks Evan, I always appreciate someone filling in info that I don’t know... and I am totally grass stupid! (Which is why I specified “purple”... highly technical).

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  3. scottweberpdxNovember 09, 2017

    I need to get down there during lunch someday...sigh...it does look lovely. I think your salvia may actually be a persicaria...although I wouldn't swear to it.

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    1. danger gardenNovember 10, 2017

      Now that you say Persicaria it's obvious. Thank you. And yes...it would be a long walk for you but definitely worth it!

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  4. Evan BeanNovember 09, 2017

    What a brilliant display! I'm not generally a fan of such grass-heavy plantings, but it certainly shines this time of year!

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    1. danger gardenNovember 10, 2017

      These even look good in the summer, the grassy design just feels right for the location.

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  5. Beth at PlantPostingsNovember 09, 2017

    Lucky you! It looks like a great place for a stroll! Lila is so cute!

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    1. danger gardenNovember 10, 2017

      Ya, she's pretty darn cute, but I am biased.

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  6. AlisonNovember 09, 2017

    What a lovely park! And that's a nice reflection shot of the tree. My Hedychium bloomed its first year in the ground, but never again. It still comes up, it just doesn't give me flowers, but I don't know why.

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    1. danger gardenNovember 10, 2017

      Too much shade would be my guess, but I'm sure you've thought of that.

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  7. SusanNovember 09, 2017

    I gotta get down there!

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  8. Eliza WatersNovember 09, 2017

    I love the rose-gold grass with the silvery plumes - the whole garden is gorgeous!

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  9. Chickadee GardensNovember 09, 2017

    That park is very special, indeed. When I lived downtown and its surrounds, I visited often and made it a point to head that way. Glad it's still there and being enjoyed :)

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    1. danger gardenNovember 10, 2017

      Ah, glad you've spent some time there! Funny to think of you living in the city. Now that you're a country gal...

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  10. john in cranstonNovember 09, 2017

    Wow-wee!
    "I don't understand why this park isn't more appreciated."
    Truer words are rarely spoken...



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  11. Kris PetersonNovember 09, 2017

    Wow! I hope Lila appreciated the excursion as much as you did.

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    1. danger gardenNovember 10, 2017

      She did, she loves to get out and about.

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  12. outlawgardenerNovember 09, 2017

    A sunny day in a sublime park with a sweet furry friend; life doesn't get much better than that. Impressive gardens.

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  13. justin kNovember 10, 2017

    Is the white ginger Hedychium coronarium? Love the heady scent!

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  14. UnknownNovember 10, 2017

    Such a wonderful place to stroll...must get down there soon.

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    1. danger gardenNovember 12, 2017

      I wonder what it's like in the winter? How late they leave the grasses before cutting them down?

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  15. JasonNovember 11, 2017

    Oh, what a gorgeous park! The grasses are outstanding - not to mention the view. Is it equally fabulous in spring and summer?

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    1. danger gardenNovember 12, 2017

      I've not been in the spring, I will have to check it out and report. It is lovely in the summer!

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