False Indigo

They look for the highest perch in the vicinity from which to announce their dominion. You have the best chance of inviting their summer-long residence if your property offers the mix of woodland and open areas they prefer for nesting.

Try a pair flanking a doorway or defining the entry path to your own secret garden. Unfortunately, the downside to being such a stalwart in the garden is that it's easy to overlook the graceful beauty of evergreens.

You could use this plant for Bonsai as well. * Bright Foliage Color * Dwarf Evergreen * Hardy It has no serious insect or disease problems of note, is drought tolerant and forgiving of some salt.

You might want it to fill in an empty spot in your border, like, yesterday. Cream Ball False Cypress has the form, the color and the size to add that wow-factor you are looking for right now! Order yours soon! * Slow grower * Great foliage color all year...

A severe spider mite infestation can kill the plant. The lower foliage bears a strong resemblance to marijuana, but the plants are not related. Make environmental changes gradually, and try not to move the plant in winter.are the only pests of concern.

Whether it will ever be any more than that remains to be seen. It has been my experience that most shade perennials--such as bleeding hearts, lily of the valley, and columbines--bloom in spring.

Under study as a potential booster of the immune system. Used by Amerindians as a purgative, emetic, and anti-inflammatory. Showy American native with blue-violet flower spikes and majestic, upright growth habit.

The plants will spread fast by suckers, and even faster in loose soil, so make time to pull up suckers as they appear.You should prune this shrub every winter as part of Sorbaria shrub care.

Boltonia also looks great when partnered with any of the fall-blooming grasses.B. asteroides ‘Snowbank', is slightly shorter than the species, and has pure white flowers.B. asteroides ‘Pink Beauty' has flowers of soft pastel pink.

Small pink, white or lavender flowers decorate the plant throughout most of the year.Mexican heather plants, which actually aren't members of the, are suitable for growing in the warm climates of USDA plant hardiness zones 9 to 11.

Look for wild false azalea on steep slopes with northern exposure from Alaska down to Northern California, and east to parts of Montana. What is false azalea? They look like woody capsules.

Mulch also retains moisture, no matter the area.If false forsythia shrubs are not available from local nurseries, a quick Internet search of the bush offers a few sources where they can be purchased.

It does prefer moist, fertile soil rather than poorly draining, wet soil.These false cypress shrubs can be grown in mass plantings, rock gardens, on hillsides, in containers or as standalone specimen plants in the landscape.Keep the shrub moist, especially...

The taller blue-toned Squarrosa varieties of false cypress can be used as specimen plants and privacy hedges. For more Japanese false cypress info and some tips on how to grow a false cypress, continue reading.Native to Japan, false cypress is a medium...

Dwarf varieties are also available, some as small as 5-10 feet tall (1.5-3 meters).Growing Hinoki cypress can be a great way to add beauty and interest to your garden or backyard. Be aware that the plant naturally sheds old needles in winter, so some...

Read on for more Atlantic white cedar info.) was found growing profusely in swampy areas and bogs of eastern North America, primarily from Long Island to Mississippi and Florida.Atlantic white cedar was widely used by early settlers, and the light, close-grained...

Also called false aster (), this perennial flower produces ray-like flowers surrounding a yellow center. The cheery flowers last well into early fall and grow well in sandy or gravely moist areas.Boltonia plants are characterized by their attractive flowers...

Roots were harvested in fall after a freeze when they are less dangerous.A decoction was part of a treatment for chronic cough and constipation. Once germination takes place, they need little care except for consistent moisture.Remove the seed heads in...

* Plants have an extensive root system and are also fairly wind tolerant, they can be planted as a windbreak and also to prevent soil erosion. * Dark purple or purplish blue flowers in spikes; fast, coarse growth, good for dry, poor soil.

* Plants have an extensive root system and are also fairly wind tolerant, they can be planted as a windbreak and also to prevent soil erosion. * Dark purple or purplish blue flowers in spikes; fast, coarse growth, good for dry, poor soil.

It will spread by root suckers, (stoloniferous roots), so be sure to remove the new plants it you do not want an entire colony, or goodness, an entire village of them in your yard! This plant can be invasive.

Support may be needed if grown in windy areas.Harvesting before 80% of flowers are open tends to reduce the uptake of water and cause the flowers to wilt. Harden off and transplant outdoors after last frost.

This greener, fuller ammi complements any color scheme. Exercise caution when harvesting. Foliage is full with blue-green, finely- dissected leaves and has feathery appearance. The purchaser assumes all liability relating to the use of this product.Direct...

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Sow seed thinly in rows, covering lightly. Transplant - Sow 4-5 weeks before planting out.When first true leaves appear, transplant into larger containers. Flowers can be dyed in an assortment of colors.

Tall spikes of bright yellow pea-like blossoms are held above the gray-green foliage. An excellent addition to the perennial border or cut-flower garden that is drought tolerant, deer resistant, durable, and easy.

12-18" long sturdy spikes of white pea-like blossoms contrast with the purplish black stems and are born in spring above the newly unfurling bluish green foliage on tall 3-4' stems.