A variety of shade loving Coleus grace our building’s entranceway. My mother ritually removed the flowers as they grew; she wanted all the attention on the Coleus‘s colorful leaves. Copyright 2020 Pamela Breitberg These vivid Lilies decorated a curbside across from Chicago’s Lincoln Park. Their multiple blooms should continue throughout the summer. Copyright 2020 Pamela Breitberg Apartment buildings in the city seem to enjoy creating unique potted gardens. Each building’s decor is a little different. Copyright 2020 Pamela Breitberg
The coleus goes straggly if you let it flower. Your mother was trying to keep the plant bushy and in good shape.
Ah, I continue to be the learner.