Bye Isaac.

9-6-12 SHORT HILLS: The remnants of Isaac have passed through dumping 1.2 inches of rain over the last few days. There as no wind or thunder, just the rain. The sky cleared yesterday afternoon but is over-cast again today. It remains hot and steamy.

New blooms: lilyturf, crepe myrtle.


Rose-of-Sharon. Reliable, late season bloomer.

Lilyturf. A grass-like, hardy border plant or ground cover.