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Trumpet Honeysuckle

Trumpet Honeysuckle

Lonicera sempervirens Common Name: Trumpet Honeysuckle This was the plant that I was most excited to purchase this past spring. Lonicera sempervirens is a Pennsylvania native vine that is tame enough for use in a home landscape. I planted my 12” young vine after relocating a struggling Clematis that had never fulfilled my vision for the trellis next to the patio.  Trumpet Honeysuckle will grow to approximately 15 feet and can be trimmed back as necessary. Attracts hummingbirds! Although my…

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Goldenrod

Goldenrod

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…

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Obedient Plant

Obedient Plant

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…

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New York Ironweed

New York Ironweed

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…

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Cardinal Flower

Cardinal Flower

Lobelia cardinalis Common Name: Cardinal Flower A few years ago, when I was in Go Native garden club, I had sold a few of these plants to a good friend.  She let me know that not only had Cardinal Flower done well on her woodsy property, the plants had made themselves at home and spread profusely! Cardinal Flower thrives in moist soil, sun to shade, but moisture should be provided if the plant is in full sun. My friend and…

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