I wish I knew more! I only have 14 windows (including an original which was removed by a PO). I guess as I move along to other windows, I may find out more info. Or, not.... I did some research over the weekend. I did find out that my street was part of the first section of my neighborhood to originally be constructed. The area was original purchased for development in 1907. It was annexed by the city, officially, in 1914. There were houses here that early, but, in an 'unofficial' settlement capacity and not part of a formal city/township.

I have never heard of a common name for Colquhounia. I suppose "Himalayan Mint Shrub" is as good as any, though really it tells you nothing more than it's a shrub, it's in the mint family, and it comes from the Himalayas. Boring! If Dee or plantsplus don't manage to post a mystery flower in the next few days, I suggest someone else should have a go. It's an activity that seems to revive interest in this forum. I remember 2-3 years ago we had the same sort of thing quite regularly.

I looked up Apanteles and came upon a list of what looked like about a thousand species! Still, whatever it is, it's common enough that what I have down here is undoubtedly the same as what you have up there. I'll guess it's a tiny wasp that depends wholly on red admirals for its existence - I've never seen a braconid wasp like it. You usually see big braconid wasp cocoons on the backs of big sphinx moth cats - these little things get enough to eat off the tiny little hatchlings and/or early instar caterpillars. I released my first red admiral (a big one, probably a female) from the last batch, which was small. 'Hope I get more, but they don't always lay eggs in summer, even though there's always a 'road admiral' on my gravel road in the late evening - strange. Sherry

Camassia scilloides (Wild Hyacynth) Well, I believe anyway. It helps to know the location (state or similar) of the plant. :)