Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Southeast
Karen Meyers Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…
Wildflowers: Liatris Native to New England
Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…
Meadow Garden: Mid-Sized Native Flowering Perennials for Mesic to Wet Soil in Sun
The use of mid-sized native flowering perennials in a meadow garden adds color, texture, and biodiversity while blending well with the grasses that characterize a meadow. In addition, the plants…
Six Purple-Flowered Plants that Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies
Karen A garden a flutter with butterflies sipping nectar from the flowers on a sunny day is a beautiful sight. A visit of a hummingbird to the garden is a treat.…
Ten Easy Care Perennials that Tolerant Air Pollution
The problem of air pollution is getting better as more people begin to understand the negative impact on their lives but not all areas have clean air. Unfortunately there are…