This is one of my favorite plants! I was truly amazed by Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’! I do not plant butterfly bushes as they are not native and are invasive. Instead, Phlox paniculata is a wonderful native plant to North America and attracts butterflies all summer. Gorgeous pink or lavender blooms, upright and low maintenance— I planted three along my fence. This year I will add more on the other side of the fence so that the neighbors can enjoy them…
Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ Common Name: Goldenrod This native plant makes a fantastic privacy screen! On our property, this variety of Goldenrod is planted along the fence in average/dry soil and is close to the height of the 5 ½ foot fence. Goldenrod is low maintenance and provides a burst of yellow color in the fall. Your neighbors will be asking you about this plant! Detailed information on Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ from Missouri Botanical Garden: Paula Ziegler is a local…
Physotegia virginiana Common Name: Obedient Plant This is a native PA plant that blooms June through September! Obedient plant prefers average to moist soils. I have it planted in average soil in a partly sunny location. I was warned that this plant can spread but I welcome this plant to multiply as it wishes! I may be passing extras to friends in the next few years. I purchased my Obedient Plants from an Althouse Arboretum native plant sale. This plant…
Vernonia noveboracensis Common Name: New York Ironweed I am really enjoying how these purple flowered plants are framing our bird house. About 6 feet tall, New York Ironweed is great for the back of your garden. Although these plants prefer slightly moist soils, ours are doing fine in average conditions. New York Ironweed is native to Eastern United States. Information on New York Ironweed Paula Ziegler is a local resident who has a concern for the fate of bees, butterflies…
Echinacea purpurea Common Name: Purple coneflower Native to eastern North America, Coneflowers are found in many gardens and are easy to grow in average to clay soils or dry conditions. They require full sun. Coneflowers are the blooming stars of the gardens this week! Information on Echinacea purpurea Paula Ziegler is a local resident who has a concern for the fate of bees, butterflies and all wildlife which inspires her to find solutions to creating wildlife habitat gardens that fit into…