If there's a theme this year, it's light, airy and delicate.
Hmmm, think I have to scrub those pots next year.
A close-up of Helenium 'Dakota Gold' (a.k.a. sneezeweed) with variegated vinca and Angelonia (summer snapdragon) with Lysimachia (creeping jenny).
The porch urns have Veronica Longifolia (long leaf Speedwells), blue Delphiniums (Larkspurs), and silver mound artemesia.
A close-up of the artemisia. This has another name many of you are familiar with. I'll award ten points to your House if you are the first to name it. Hint: it's one the ingredients in a helluva great sleeping potion.