In my 2nd annual foray into the garden in search of flowers and plants that resemble fireworks, I came up with a wide range of “explosive” subjects. Some require a little more imagination than others. If you’re looking for pyrotechnics in your garden, think umbels and spikes! Happy 4th of July from The Gateway Gardener!

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