The Cowboy Garden

I personally think they need a teensy bit o' blue. I mean... blue is for boys.. right?
Do you 'design' your own gardens? I have two that involved considerable thought AND planning!  So, there. 
The rest? Not so much.
In fact, I have one ever-growing spot along the perimeter of my property called the Impulse Garden. And, I gotta say... that's my favorite. There is absolutely no rhyme or reason to this garden. It reflects the little pretties I simply could not resist while skulking about my favorite nurseries.
But, it works. In doing exactly what a garden should do. It makes me smile.
See that spot by the wagon wheel? It's 8 feet wide. On the shady side of this photo, it's another 8 feet wide. Though neither side is very shady. It is hot as blazes down there [zone 7]. In summer, those twiggy trees leaf out very nicely.  (Cottonwoods) So, here's your mission ~ should you decide to accept it ~ what flowers should we plant here? (And, please keep in mind they cannot be toxic to horses.)
Last time I was down in sunny New Mexico, I was invited to plant a garden for my cowboy friend.

He's got the right idea. Because almost all horse owners are women. And, the hundred or so horse loving women who ride with them every week would certainly love some TLC given to the historic San Acacia schoolhouse that he owns.
Now... I could go on forever and a day about how I think it should be a crime that they use that amazing building to store saddles and such. I want to buy it! I want to live there! But, I digress...

Being boys and all... they get a little wiggy with petal pinks, lavender, and OMG! roses. So, I created this loud and proud garden in honor of the cowboys in search of their softer side.
Whaddyathink?
Here's the deal ~ It's still in the planning stages. And, I don't know what the hell I'm doing. So, please offer your 2 cents! Our only restriction is that it needs to be Red, Yellow, with some Orange. {Seriously??} And, non-toxic to horses.
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