Pollinator Plants Perennials For Sun For Sale In San Francisco

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Prune the central stems of the yarrow if they begin to die back. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

, commonly called purple coneflower, is a coarse, rough-hairy, herbaceous perennial that is native to moist prairies, meadows and open woods of the central to southeastern United States (Ohio to Michigan to Iowa south to Louisiana and Georgia).

Plants may repeat bloom throughout the summer, but need regular moisture to encourage this. Salvia May Night has deep blue spikes of flowers rise above a mound of aromatic, narrow green wrinkled foliage that blooms June – September.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Follow this up with another early summer application of , this will again provide the necessary nutrients to promote a flush of beautiful flowers.

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid soft growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the...

In warmer climates, cut it back in the spring before it begins to bud. Thrives in full sun or part shade. Cut back Amsonia hubrichtii to within 6 inches of the ground after it has finished flowering.

Provides seeds in the winter for birds and nectar for butterflies. They bloom most of the summer and attract nature's pollinators, making them ideal to have near your vegetable plants as well.

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day...

Choose a location with excellent drainage. Lavender Hidcote is a compact mounded form typically growing to 20” tall and featuring deep purple-blue flowers and gray foliage. English lavender varieties are more often used for culinary purposes than other...

Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly after the application. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plants.

A North American native in the Daisy family, Echinacea produce big, bright flowers from late June until frost. Meaning hedgehog or sea-urchin in reference to the spiny center cone found on most flowers in the genus.

Echinacea purpurea magnus has extra large pink flowers with a copper-brown cone (center). The most popular of our native wildflowers. Excellent for attracting pollinators to your garden.

Care should be taken not to over water Water smart, check the soil moisture by inserting your finger into the loose soil surrounding the root ball and feel for moisture. Hibiscus Lord Baltimore is treasured for its giant red flowers.

Fall pruning, especially in colder climates, can result in a quick flush of new growth that prevents dormancy and makes winter freezes potentially deadly. Apply an early spring fertilizer with a product such as at the recommended rate this will give the...

They generally flower in midsummer, a little later than the English types. Good tolerance to extreme heat and humidity, and resistant to common root and foliar diseases. This selection forms a bushy mound of silver foliage, with long spikes of purple-blue...

An insectivorous plant, it is best grown in a boggy position and prefers a soil low in nitrogen. * Sarracenia flava , the Yellow pitcher plant , is a carnivorous plant in the family Sarraceniaceae .

Deer resistant. With bright ornamental berries, this native plant is very attractive to birds. Clusters of pretty white flowers in spring form an eye-catching mix of pink and powder blue fruits in the fall.

In warmer climates, cut it back in the spring before it begins to bud. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

It is easy to grow in shade and problem soils, and is also resistant to deer. 'Kodiak Red' diervilla is a native flowering shrub that can add low-maintenance color to parts of the yard where it is difficult to landscape and maintain.

With lovely pewter mottling on each heart-shaped leaf, this rarity is perfect for illuminating shadowy, difficult sites. In midsummer, large, lacy heads of hydrangea-like flowers form along this cultivar's self-adhering stems, offering a moonlit display.

* The roots and the leaves are aphrodisiac, digestive, mildly expectorant and sedative. It is an umbelliferous plant, in the same group as fennel, cow parsley, elder and giant hogweed.

* Plants are reliably perennial if they are prevented from setting seed. * Angelica atropurpurea is a species of plant that can be found in moist and swampy woodlands , mostly by riverbanks.

7-10 buds per stem! Award winner! Connoisseurs of fine Iris recognize this delicately shaded peach as one of the best.

Award winner! The dark, rich blue edges create a stunning contrast to the soft white center. Grows to 36" tall.

Highly recommended for outstanding bloom habit. SHIPS IN FALL This iris variety has been chosen because they have been the most consistent rebloomers we've seen. Blooms in spring and throught the summer! 31 inches tall.

Attractive foliage with multiple blooms on each 34-40'' stem; sure to complement your home landscape. SHIPS IN FALL Year after year, your iris will explode into spectacular color and unmatched beauty.

The topsides of the falls are light green with a darker green underside. There's not much that can compare with the beauty of iris in full bloom! The Pride of Ireland Iris is an easy to grow iris that has sensational coloring.