Plants for a Plant Zoo: Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
Karen Few plants have flowers that are as appealing as common foxglove. The 2-3″ long blooms that cover the 4-5′ tall flowering stalks are purple with enticing spots inside and appear…
Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects: Golden Marguerite (Anthemis tinctoria aka Cota tinctoria)
Also known as yellow chamomile, this short-lived perennial is native to Europe, the Mediterranean area, and western Asia. It is a member of the aster family (Asteraceae) that also includes…
Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects: Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
This short lived perennial is native to southern Europe and North Africa but has naturalized in much of Europe where it is grown as an annual. It is a member…
Plant Profile: Straw Foxglove (Digitalis lutea)
Also called small yellow foxglove, this short-lived perennial is a member of the plantain family, Plantaginaceae that also includes snapdragon, turtlehead, and Veronica. It is native to southern Europe and…
Plant Profile: Italian Bugloss (Anchusa azurea)
Italian bugloss is a biennial or short-lived perennial native to Europe, western Asia and pars of North Africa. It is a member of the borge family (Boraginaceae) along with forget-me-nots,…
Plant Profile: Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
This short-lived tender perennial is native to southern Europe and North Africa but has naturalized in much of Europe where it is grown as an annual. It is a member…