Resurgens is Latin for Resurgence, and the motto of my hometown – Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta’s resurgence was from the ashes of the Civil War, my garden is rebounding from the encounter with Hurricane Irma. Every good resurgence deserves a toast and this one is filled with Beach Sunflowers in an oversized Margarita glass given to me by a friend.
Joining the Beach Sunflowers (Helianthus debilis) in orange, Firebush (Hamelia patens) and the foliage is a sprig of Setcresea (Setcresea pallida) some call this Purple Hearts, I think that sounds better. The dark ferny foliage is from Copper Fennel, making a surprise reappearance in the herb garden.
The Beach Sunflowers are a profusion of yellow flowers and the Firebush is just starting to show color again. Other signs of resurgence, the Torch Bromeliads (Billbergia pyramidalis) are making their Autumnal appearance.
The foliage is a bit worse for wear, but the flowers are beautiful. The most dramatic transition in the garden is from the Strangler Fig (Ficus aurea). Here is a picture of the Fig two weeks ago:
Today:
I will raise my glass for the Fig, now I need to find some limes and tequila.
Cheers!
The Shrub Queen 
It’s good to see your garden coming back. That fig is amazing. Did it loose leaves from the wind? Did I see Moses plants in one of your photos?
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Yes, it is good and I am surprised at how quickly it is happening. The fig had nearly all its leaves blown off by Irma and I do have some Moses in a Cradle – it just appeared out of nowhere under the Fig, bird plants I guess, but I love the color.
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Two thumb’s up – both to resurgence and your choice of vase and arrangement. Sunshine in a cup. I’m astounded at your fig’s recovery – wow!
I’ll drink to that! 😉
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Cheers, Eliza. The fig just keeps on going, it was cleaned out by Matthew last year.
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The fig’s recovery is amazing but I do know from my own experience here that plants and trees can always surprise us. Love the vase and its contents.
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Thanks, Christina – I am surpised and amazed.
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Oh that is a wonderful vase, and a real tribute to Atlanta and its resurgence
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Resilience was my word for the day and I can see it in your garden….how glorious to see your garden coming back to life…nature is just amazing and the vase shows the glory of it!
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Glorious, indeed. Thank you.
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Wow! The transformation of that fig tree is nothing short of miraculous. I’m glad that nature is making repairs after the misery of Hurricane Irma. I love that large margarita glass, which makes a perfect vase for the cheerful beach sunflowers.
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thanks, Kris. Mother Nature never fails to amaze me.
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Gosh, resurgence indeed for that fig. What a miracle! Love the sunflowers in the massive margarita glass.
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The fig does seem miraculous. Slight problem, I detest tequila!
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Glad your garden is recovering. The fig tree is amazing, who’d have thought? I love your sunny vase. Do those sunflowers really grow on the beach?
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thank you, yes the Beach Sunflowers are considered back of the dune plants and thrive in dry sand if you plant them at the right moment. They are overtaking the front garden now.
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Two ‘wows’ this week – that amazing transformation of the fig tree, and the amazing arrangement in your fabulous glass! It is a change to see something I can identify in your vase and I really like your little Sunflowers! 🙂
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Thanks, I saw a lot of similar flowers yesterday – for once!
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The fig’s recovery is remarkable and encouraging. The vase arrangement is lovely.
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Thank you
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I’d raise a glass with you too, if I could find some tequila and lime! Here’s to resurgence indeed. Lovely flowers, Amy. And a perfect metaphor.
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My lime tree has no limes and I really don’t like tequila, cheers to Myrtle with sparkling water!
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Cheers!
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