January Week 3 Garden Photos

Camellia japonica 'Purple Dawn'
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

There's nothing like a South Carolina sunset.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Cranefly Orchid (Tipularia discolor)
Cranefly Orchid is another one of South Carolina's native orchids. It blooms in mid-July to August before the foliage appears in September. The foliage is green on top and a beautiful purple underneath. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Farfugium japonicum 'Gigantea'
Farfugium is an excellent perennial adddition to a shade garden. The yellow flowers bloom in the fall, followed by interesting seed heads. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Carolina Sunrise
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Corkscrew Camellia (Camellia x 'Egao Corkscrew'
This camellia cultivar has interesting corkscrew branches. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Camellia japonica 'Lady Clare'
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Ogon Spirea (Spiraea thunbergii 'Ogon')
During periods of warm temperatures in the winter, Ogon spirea will begin to bloom. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Lenten Rose flower buds (Helleborus orientalis)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Heartleaf Ginger (Hexastylis arifolia)
Heartleaf Ginger is a perennial wildflower native to the southeastern United States. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Goldenrod seeds (Soldiago species)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Camellia japonica 'White Empress'
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

A White-tailed buck will use its antlers to strip off the bark of small trees in order to mark territory. Scraping will also help polish its antlers.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Camellia japonica 'Hana Guruma'
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Canadian goose feather
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension