Have you heard of Resurrection Ferns? We had them in SC and we have plenty here as well. They are epiphytic plants that grown on trees and rocks. In periods of drought the ferns whither and dry, looking as if they are on their last legs.
These are some resurrection ferns growing on an oak on our front yard.
Three days later, after two rainstorms, this is the same tree
with the ferns looking totally resurrected!
I have seen a few signs of some of our other garden plants coming back from the roots. I'm sure I'll see more as spring advances.
Lantana
I can't remember what this plant was!
Chinese Hat plant
I've never lived as far south to have seen a Resurrection Fern or Chinese Hat plant. We had Lantana in TX.
ReplyDeleteOur trees and shrubs are leafing out so hope the couple of cold nights coming up won't hurt them.
Hugs!
Our temps are supposed to get down into the 40's next week. We have two baby peach trees that are leafing out. We are both thrilled that they made it through the winter.
Delete