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…
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…
Cephalanthus occidentalis Common Name: Buttonbush This is a shrub that prefers moist soil and can tolerate wet soil. Our Buttonbush is planted in average soil near a birdbath. I empty the birdbath water at the base of the Buttonbush often enough. So far it is doing well. This is a very interesting shrub! The flowers turn into white spheres which attract insects, including butterflies. If you have a wet area to plant in, a grouping of Buttonbush would be attractive…