And we stopped to smell the flowers at Mona and Rick's also....

I was delighted to take a stop at these garden beds....always get there once a year to admire the mature ferns, hostas and peaceful atmosphere with spots of  lilies lighting things up!

This year the show stopper seemed to be the Martagon Lily 'Terrace City' that was in peak bloom!  Martagon's are perfect companions for shade gardens as they love half shade during the day!

'Terrace City' was really strutting it's stuff!  Way over the projected 4' height, this mature clump was loaded with blossoms sparkling in a few rays of sun that were peeking through yet!

Even a Monarch couldn't resist a visit!

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For more information about Martagon lilies:
http://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/martagon-lilies-are-the-go-to-for-gardens-with-some-shade