… Switchgrass is a native ornamental bunchgrass that is a remnant of the tallgrass prairie. It has a tall, erect habit growing to 6 feet in height and 3 feet in width. The flower heads lend an airy delicate quality to the grass which is most … The seed heads provide winter interest as well food for birds. It performs best in full sun, and moist conditions but is quite adaptable. Cut back in late winter or early spring. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. I've noticed that leaves of my plants look chewed. What is causing this and is there anything I can spray to help my plants ? A. At this time of year, many different types of insects and their larvae frequently feed on the leaves of plants. Without seeing the culprit, it is …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. What is a soilless potting mix, and when do you use it? A. Soilless mixes are combinations of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. They are lightweight, sterilized and well-suited for the common foliage houseplants. …
Type: Plant Info
… contrast when grown with rich purple flowers such as sage or Siberian iris. Anthea yarrow is the perfect plant for the suburban border garden. It is naturally deer and rabbit resistant and is tolerant of drought and salt. A butterfly attractant, it is lightly fragrant, and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… well in partial shade to shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough, and is resistant to rabbits and deer. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. After the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Early Light’ is a self clinging climbing vine which will attach itself to any rough surface. It grows up to 15 ft with mildly fragrant white flowers and creamy white leaves. The leaves emerge as almost white and slowly mature to green. 'Early Light' will be slower growing due to the variegation. It does …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘March Sunshine’ is in Division 6. This is a dwarf cultivar that blooms in early to mid spring. The petals are bright yellow and reflexed, while the orangey yellow corona is long and narrow with a straight mouth. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Prototype’ is in Division 6. This is a dwarf plant that blooms in mid season with 3 inch flowers. The petals are broad, greenish yellow and reflexed. The corona is cylindrical and rose pink with a pinkish yellow base. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Surfside’ is in Division 6. This is a dwarf cultivar that blooms in mid spring with 4 inch flowers. The petals are white and reflexed. The corona is a soft lemon yellow and cylindrical with a flared mouth. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Yellow Sun’ is in Division 2. It stands 15 inches high and blooms in mid spring with yellow flowers. The petals are a bright primrose yellow while the corona is broad and golden yellow. It is hardy in zones 3 – 8. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
