Stoke's Aster comes highly recommended and its easy to see why with moderate drought resistance, few pest or disease problems, deer and rabbit resistance and it revels in the heat and sun of our southern summers.
The waves of small purple tubular flowers crammed into dense deep purple spikes attract a myriad of pollinators from late spring to fall including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10
Soil & Moisture: Well-draining, average moist soils.
An excellent plant for attracting butterflies, the Chinese Abelia produces clusters of fragrant white flowers from early summer to fall on an upright to rounded semi-evergreen shrub.
Mexican Sage Bush does best where it has excellent drainage, particularly in winter and mulching can help ensure its hardiness in questionable areas. Midnight Mexican Bush Sage produces long, rich purple, tubular flowers that emerge from velvety purple...
The Rose of Sharon or Althea is an easily grown deciduous shrub that was once a common pass along plant. Huge rosy pink flowers! Producing some of the largest flowers seen on an Althea, Ruffled Satin Althea produces very large, full, rich rosy pink single...
Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA Nurseries, Inc. The dense flower spikes can be used as fresh or dried cut flowers and the flowers and foliage can be used in culinary creations. It needs excellent drainage to help ensure that it returns each year.
Soil & Moisture: Well-draining, average moist, moderately fertile soils. *Somewhat drought resistant once well established.
Grows To: 30-36"H space at about 24" apart
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10
Native To / Origin: US Gardens - Harini Korlipara, Terra Nova Nurseries, Oregon, circa 2011
Pinching them in spring will help to promote fuller plants. Lavender flowers emerge from dense, dark purple to near black bottlebrush-like spikes beginning in summer and continuing until fall.
Native To / Origin: Netherland Gardens - Coen Jansen
Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
Soil & Moisture: Well-draining, average moist soils.
Abelias are easily grown, drought, salt, deer, and pest resistant upright to arching evergreen to semi-evergreen shrubs. Bright coppery pink new growth matures to golden yellow and finally to green in summer and returns to its colorful side in fall when...
Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of a variety of soil types.
Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
Grows To: 4-6'H x 4-6'W
Native To / Origin: US Gardens - UGA, Dr. Michael Dirr
Some water gardeners refer to an algal bloom as pea soup, because of the green, opaque appearance the water takes on.Sometimes the water will appear to be tea colored or have stringy algae in it.Any manifestation of an algal bloom is irritating but most...
B.C.A.A. Complex supports a more alert and energetic horse with the ability to maintain his top speed longer. B.C.A.A. Complex is a unique combination of the muscle supporting amino acids L-Valine, L-Leucine and L-Isoleucine, collectively called Branched...
Horses that may be under stress from working, traveling, training or showing can especially benefit from Opt-E-Horse. A complete source of vitamins and trace minerals plus biotin, selenium, vitamin E, copper and zinc.
Stretch Run provides healthy energy to support metabolic function in performance horses engaged in strenuous activity. Stretch Run has not been approved for pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding.
39 Endurance Herbal Formula For Horses was designed with the endurance horse in mind. This herbal combination may be beneficial in: Supports the horse in maintaining normal stamina and endurance during a vigorous workout and a normal recovery time after...
✓ Supporting normal recovery time after strenuous activity
Twice daily beginning 2 to 3 days before and during performance. Dimethylglycine, a naturally occurring nutrient,is known as an intermediary metabolite due to its crucial role in oxygen transport and methyl donation.
Give 15 ml daily. On event day, give 45 ml 2-4 hours before event. Air Blast is designed to help relax the bronchial muscles to ease breathing during exercise. Can help alleviate excess mucus buildup.
Equine nutritionists maintain that creatine may help your horse to hold its top speed longer, which is important in performance horses. Thereafter, feed five servings twice daily with feed.
More than an electrolyte, more than an amino acid paste, more than a vitamin/mineral, and more than a digestive support product, Blitz! Paste combines over 35 food grade ingredients in the proper proportion and dose for the fastest absorbing, most concentrated...
Twice daily, then 1 to 1.5 oz. Dimethylglycine, a naturally occurring nutrient, is known as an intermediary metabolite due to its crucial role in oxygen transport and methyl donation.
Amp Fuel Paste is an advanced formula to support horses before, during and after intense performance. Use Amp Fuel to improve energy production, aid in stress recovery, strengthen metabolic function, reduce fatigue, improve detoxification and maintain...
Also helps manufacture more muscle in a shorter period of time to keep up during high intensity aerobic activity without any drugs or hormones that could result in competitive disqualification.
Daily with feed. Each serving includes a 5,770 mg blend of vitamin B12, ribose, coenzyme Q-10, and gamma oryzanol. Also contains red ginseng, tart cherry, DMG, vitamins, and minerals.
Rich in linoleic acid for a shiny, healthy coat. Feed 2 to 12 oz. Effectively adds fat to the diet without increasing grain intake. Equine Fat Supplement contains a blend of wheat germ oil, soybean oil, and corn oil.
Powerful pre-event formula is packed with concentrated performance ingredients creatine ethyl-ester, L-arginine alpha keto-glutarate, DMG and an herbal breathing blend to give your horse the boost needed to finish the event strong.
APF Pro Canine combines natural herbs to create an Advanced Protection Formula for optimal canine health. APF Pro Canine protects against the effects of stress and provides support to the immune system.
Reconstitutes to 16 oz. Made with lactose-free milk proteins and fortified with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, and probiotics to support digestion. DogSure is ideal for older dogs, and those who skip meals or need supplemental calories.
Smaller than other spiral fluorescent bulbs, these bulbs are the same size as ordinary incandescent bulb and they will fit into fixtures better; such as ceiling fans, porch lights, etc.
