Gardening in St. Louis

Today’s photos come from Cynthia in St. Louis, Missouri.

Zebra mallow (Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’, Zones 6–9) grows a little like a mini-hollyhock, with charming striped purple flowers and solid vigor and health.

Angelonia angustifolia ‘Carita’ (annual). Angelonias are sometimes called summer snapdragons for their spires of colorful blooms right through the heat of the summer.

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