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  • … plants start to die back. In fact, it's the last of the aconites to bloom. There's a bonus for gardeners...those 4 - 5' stalks rarely need staking. Aconitums are commonly known as … monks. They attract a variety of butterflies and moths, and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Aconitum 'Barkers Variety' is a tall (up to 5-feet) perennial for the back of the flower or mixed shrub border, featuring long, densely packed spikes of … monks. They attract a variety of butterflies and moths, and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Yellow is an unusual color for a monkshood, and this is the kind of light, fresh yellow that really shines in the shade. Add … monks. They attract a variety of butterflies and moths, and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … perennial, the cottonball clusters of spring bloom are just a bonus.  It's grown primarily for the clusters of pea-size white berries that ripen in mid-summer on bright red stems,  and its handsome lobed foliage. Another plus...if it's happy it will naturalize, making it ideal for a woodland or native garden. There are over 35 different species of bugbane or Actaea , …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … shaded conditions under deciduous trees. All parts of the plant are toxic - a great deterrent for rabbits and deer, but not so good for small children who may be attracted to the shiny fruit. There are over 35 different species …
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  • … mountain forests in Korea, Japan, and southern China which explains its hardiness and its need for part to full shade and consistently moist soil.  It's perfect for a woodland garden, or a shady cottage garden. It spreads, but slowly, so you can easily keep …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This particular monkshood has been a long-time favorite in gardens, and it's a natural for cottage gardens and lightly wooded areas where it's brilliant purple and strong erect form … monks. They attract a variety of butterflies and moths, and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Cream Cracker Tatarian dogwood is notable for its compact habit, red winter stems and foliage that emerges with a gold margin that turns … Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Miss Satomi kousa dogwood is a small tree notable for its large deep pink bracts that provide a display around the insignificant true flowers. Fall … Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … elliptical/tongue shaped leaves have a distinctive bluish cast that forms a nice background for the pink-and-white flowers that cover the plant in mid-winter. A member of the Crassulaceae … plants with CAM open their stomata during the night to take in carbon dioxide and store it for use during the daylight hours. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant