Closer Clematis - Missoula, Montana

My blue-blue non-vining clematis (I call her Clemmy...) continues to amaze with the detail of beauty! Observe how the tiny, twisty centre resembles a thick head of hair a la 1980's crimper! Who thinks of these things?! (Hmmmmm...let's sit on the porch awhile and ponder such things...)

 

Graceful Change - Non-climbing Clematis, Missoula, Montana

 “All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and change is painful.” -Flannery O’Connor (1925-1964), from The Habit of Being: Letters of Flannery O'Connor

Clematis or Truffula?, Missoula, Montana

In observing my yard transition through the seasons, I have to think that Dr. Seuss was a keen observer of commonplace plant life. I mean, who wouldn't immediately think, "A new species of Truffula tree!", upon seeing this clematis seed puff?
To make your own Seuss-a-fun crafts and edibles, click here for some dandy idea starters.