Not to be outdone by the other award-winning members of this series, ‘Ellagance Sky’ won the Fleuroselect Gold Medal in 2006. The judges based their selection on similar criteria: quick crop time, uniformity, floridity, a basally branched habit, and its unique flower color. This is the first variety of first year flowering L. angustifolia to […]
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Paeonia suffruticosa, Tree Peony
This rare Imperial Peony from Japan whose name translates to ‘Island Minister’ is the finest quality tree peony available. Very large 8”, semi-double, fragrant, rich magenta purple blossoms absolutely glow in the garden from late spring into early summer.
Oenothera, Evening Primrose
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Aconitum, Monkshood
Monkshood Aconitum Description: An excellent plant for full sun or filtered light areas. If planted in full sun, keep them well watered. They demand ample moisture but not wetness. Mulch them so moisture is constant. Keep well-fertilized, they are especially fond of phosphorus.
Tamarix, Tamarisk
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Benficial Insects
LADY BUGS Use Ladybugs prefer to eat aphids and will devour up to 50 a day, but they will also attack scale, mealy bugs, boll worm, leaf hopper, and corn ear worm. They dine only on insects and do not harm vegetation in any way. Release Ladybugs should always be released after sundown since […]
Ligularia, Ragwort
Ragwort/ Leopard Plant Ligularia Ligularias are at their best when grown in cool, moist locations in part shade. Protection from the hot, afternoon sun in the south is essential to prevent wilting. They are a natural for the pond side where there is a constant supply of moisture, though they do require good drainage. Photo […]
Heliotrope
Type: Annual Light: Sun to Light Shade Attributes: Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds; fragrant; low maintenance Plant Care: An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance. Pinching plants will encourage blooming, deadheading will encourage continuous bloom. Planting Instructions: Annuals
Trees 15-30'
Acer griseum, Paperbark Maple Acer palmatum, Japanese Maple Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’, Japanese Bloodgood Maple Aesculus x ‘Briotii’, Red Horsechestnut Horsechestnut Amelanchier canadensis, Serviceberry Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’, Serviceberry Amelanchier ‘Cumulus’, Serviceberry/Juneberry Betula pendula ‘Youngii’, Weeping White European Birch Cercis canadensis, Eastern Redbud Chionanthus virginicus, Fringe Tree Cornus florida, Flowering Dogwood (all varieties) Cornus mas, […]
Pinus, Pine
PINE Pinus Description: A coniferous evergreen, with about 115 species of Pines worldwide. Pines are plentiful and valued for their timber and wood pulp throughout the world as well as some newer varieties demonstrating very unique and eye-catching characteristics
Moles
Castor OilA novel approach to mole control is using castor oil. Combine 2 fluid ounces of Castor oil and 3 tablespoons of liquid detergent in a blender. Blend until frothy. Add 8 tablespoons of water and blend again. Then, use an Ortho Dial n’ Spray to spray the castor oil solution over your lawn. […]
Artemisia, Wormwood/Silver Mound
Silver Mound/ Wormwood Artemisia Description: A fragrant, lacy plant grown for it’s silvery foliage. It is also a nice accent to fresh or dried flower arrangements or in containers of annuals. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
Centaurea, Bachelor Button
Description: Exotic, silky, burgundy black flower petals form a spidery starburst against a gray green, silvery-leaved backdrop. Very easy to grow. Prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Prune lightly to maintain shape.