Butterfly Attracting Plant Flowering Shrub For Sale In Pittsburgh

* Syringa josikaea ( Hungarian Lilac ) is a species of Lilac , native to central and eastern Europe , in the Carpathian Mountains in Hungary , Romania , and western Ukraine . * A good hedging plant, it is very tolerant of trimming.

* White or rosy-lilac flowers in 3-7" clusters, often several to each branch tip, in May; flower fragrance, not intense, resembles privet; very hardy; forms a dense, arching shrub with substantial branches; does well in the U.S. Midwest; native to China.

* Lonicera xylosteum , commonly known as Fly honeysuckle , European Fly Honeysuckle , Dwarf Honeysuckle or Fly Woodbine is a deciduous shrub. It is one of two honeysuckles native to Britain, the other being the Common Honeysuckle ( Lonicera periclymenum...

The long flower trusses provide a never-ending source of cut flowers. This keeps it manageable and promotes new bloom shoots. One of the most prolific sources of massed color, blooms from July to frost.

The hairy leaves, scalloped on the edges, are pea green, varying in size, all the way up to 3 in (7.6 cm) long and 2 in (5.1 cm) wide. * Erect, bushy annual with oval to heart-shaped, toothed, hairy, dark green leaves 2 1/2" long.

* The bark or leaves have been chewed by children as a treatment for sore mouth. * This is the familiar lilac seen next to every old farmhouse. * The plant is often used as a rootstock for the various ornamental cultivars of lilac.

Fruticosa grows as a glandular, thornless shrub which can reach 5 or 6 meters in height and spread to twice that in width. * It is found throughout eastern Canada, northern Mexico, and most of the continental United States.

A very ornamental plant, when fully dormant it is hardy to about -15°c, though the young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. The flowers emit a perfume similar to meadowsweet.

* It is a rhizomatous perennial herb growing 30 to 70 centimeters tall with many large serrated leaves around the base of the stem on winged petioles. * The inflorescence is generally a large, solitary flower head which may exceed 8 centimeters in diameter.

* It is attractive to butterflies and birds. Tall, summer perennial with a somewhat branched stem. It is hardy and not easily outcompeted by other plants. It can grow in moist or dry habitat.

* Plants can be grown as an informal hedge. * The bark or leaves have been chewed by children as a treatment for sore mouth. * The lilac is a very popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks, because of its attractive, sweet-smelling flowers, which...

Ulmaria) and Dropwort (F. The species grow to between 0.5-2 m tall, with large inflorescences of small five-petalled flowers, creamy-white to pink-tinged in most species, dark pink in F.

The fruits grow closely together in large clusters. This species can be found in China and Japan. * Callicarpa dichotoma (common names, Purple Beautyberry or Early Amethyst ) is species of beautyberry .

Reappearing in very late spring, you will be amazed at how quickly it once again grows into a 3-8' shrub. Aptly named, the butterfly bush attracts loads of butterflies and is also a favorite of hummingbirds.

* I've always liked Spicebush. The leaves can also be usedas a spice substitute. The new bark is pleasant to chew. * The dried and powderedfruit is used as a substitute for the spice 'allspice'.

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus.

Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible to disease than plants with adequate levels of Potassium.

The plant produces pods containing yellow seeds with papery wings. The plant is desirable fodder when it grows in fields grazed by livestock . It is drought-tolerant and grows well in warm climates.

Echinacea paradoxa is native to Missouri , Arkansas , Oklahoma , and Texas , and is listed as threatened in Arkansas. Flower stalks are sturdy and straight, with solitary terminal flowers, and are smooth or slightly hairy.

When fertilizing Buddleias in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer). An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8.

A very ornamental plant, when fully dormant it is hardy to about -15°c, though the young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. The flowers emit a perfume similar to meadowsweet.

* The seed can be sprouted and added to salads. Typically the first year of growth produces a mound of foliage and flowering occurs the second year, plants are normally biennials but a number of races can be short lived perennials .

Well started plants. Butterfly Bushes bloom from July until frost, 8-10'' fragrant flower spikes that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Mixed colors: dark purple, soft orchid-pink, lilac, reddish and snow white.

To the extent practicable, promptly remove faded flower panicles before seed set. * No serious insect or disease problems. Needs good air circulation. The fruit is a dry, smooth brown capsule 15–25 mm long, splitting in two to release the two winged...

* Eriodictyon californicum is a shrub growing one to three meters tall, typically found in clonal stands. The leaves are an aromatic pleasant tasting tonic herb that reduces spasms, expels phlegm and lowers fevers.

* Dark green shiny leaves, yellow, bronzy, and red in fall; 1/3" bright red fruit, good bird food; large shrub, can be trained as a small tree; susceptible to fireblight; native to Japan, Korea, China.

Rose of Sharon Hedge is a practical, lovely frame for your landscape. Order today and receive strong healthy 2 1/2 - 4' one year old shrubs. (Our choice of color.) Plants may have single or double blooms.