'Ditto' Susan's post. Most of the time, both nearby HD's sell the same, common plants, but if you happen to be there the right time, you could get lucky. :) And you surely did. I feel like running to HD to see if your plant is available. lol. It's lovely, Squidy. If yours is a Spath, I'd go for it. I'm not a Spath fan..have 3..two variegated, one green and not doing well because of my selfish neglect..gets watered, whenever, needs repotting, etc. take care of that cutie..Toni

This is an exceptional year here as far as temps go. Most days are above 105, and have been for over a month with no rain for over 60 days.. It's hard to tell what is dead, and what is dormant, in spite of the watering. A lot of the ferns go dormant, as do the astilbes, and will put on new growth when the fall rains come (if they do at all) but anything that puts on new growth now, if that growth dies, the plant will be a goner. I've already lost some plants for sure that way. Not sure about the hostas, I think some of the younger ones are truly fried, and not just dormant. Most of the older ones will be ok. Dicentras should be fine, they all go dormant in dry years. It isn't the drought that concerns me so much, it's the extreme heat. Most plants can live through drought. But not if they are cooked.

A little lily attended by a little ant! Love the textures so easily seen on the petals in your macros! Thank you.

it is NOT a lily ... get that part out of your head ... daylily is a whole other family ... they will probably grow on blacktop with just a little plop of soil ... even down your way ... it is one of the hardiest.. most durable.. most abuse taking plant there is ... other than water its first year.. it probably never needs anything.. ever again ... though of course.. i have never tried such in the desert ... and I THINK ... they have 3 blooming periods.. meaning you can get plants for each.. and spread the bloom period somewhat .. [confirm that in the other forum ] i really appreciate.. you confirming in the best forum.. AND THEN COMING BACK AND TELLING US ... ken