Cardinal Flower (lobelia cardinalis) With its brilliant red blossoms at the end of 3-4′ stalks, Cardinal Flower (lobelia cardinalis) is ideal for attracting hummingbirds. It grows best in moist–even wet–soil in full or partial sun and will thrive along the margin of a garden pool. Once established, it usually will re-seed itself. An individual stalk of […]
read moreCanna, or Indian Shot, is an annual in northern climates; growing from a tuberous root that needs to be dug out and stored at the end of each growing season. Though this makes for a little extra work, the late summer to fall blooms are worth the effort – especially in areas where hot sun […]
read moreCanada Lily is a magnificent tall woodland lily, grows wild in damp meadows and thickets from Alabama to Quebec. The flowers are usually yellow, but may instead be orange or red. Seed-grown plants may take 5-6 years to flower, so planting Wood Lily bulbs is preferable. The flowers appear in mid summer. Canada Lily […]
read moreBeebalm or Oswego Tea (Monarda didyma) is a member of the mint family, and is as attractive to butterflies as hummingbirds. It prefers plenty of sun with partial shade during the heat of the day. and moist soil. Its close relative, Wild Bergamot, M. fistulosa, has a pinkish or pale lavender blossom and similar habitat […]
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