This is one of my many Cymbidium Orchids.
This is the same plant, these are great in my zone (9) because they can handle extreme heat as long as they are in the shade. They can also handle cold, they need a "burst" of cold weather before they will set their buds.
This is one of my favorite camelias; Betty Sheffield Supreme.
The Lilac is one of my favorite plants. I love blue/purple flowers in the yard, especially fragrant ones! 
My favorite little flower, the Forget Me Not.
This is princess, great dog and she is yard friendly. lol She is a mix of rohdisian ridgeback (spelled wrong I am sure), german shepard and black lab. She is terrific!! She is under our blooming pear, the backyard had no shade until we planted this tree 2 years ago. A must have for the 100+ degree dog days of Summer!
