… attracting pollinating insects but particularly hummingbirds looking for nectar. This is a plant native to warm humid tropical climates and requires full sun, consistently moist soils and high …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This sweetpea is noted for an amazing scent and two-tone pink flowers variously described as "deep pink wings … clamber up trellises, shrubs, and other vines throughout the summer. Remove the spent flowers to promote a prolonged blooming season. Plant this sweetpea in sunny locations and maintain a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to tropical and sub-tropical regions of Africa, this plant requires average water and … and a nice indoor accent plant in winter. Because of the shape and color of its leaves, it is often known as Copper Spoons. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… leaves are spotted and blotched wih purple here and there. This very large grower (in width) is highly sensitive to cool water early in the season and should not be planted until the water temperatures are at …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bloodroot is among the earliest spring flowers to be found in the woods in eastern and central North …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming perennial reaches a height of 18 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has blue blooms above the handsomely divided leaves from late April through early June. It is a great selection for under the canopy of deciduous trees but can also be grown in full sun. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… tulip. Strong stems support the weight of the heavy flowers even in windy conditions. This is one of the earlies of the parrot class of tulips to flower. Ideally grown in bright sunny conditions in moderately fertile well drained soils in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This rare southern visitor is the largest warbler species in the area and is often heard before being seen. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This migrant species is very common throughout the Garden, but is often seen with yellow-rumps in open areas. …
Type: Birding
… Golden Guinea Japanese kerria ( Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea') is a mounded shrub that grows well in moist soils and in partially shaded locations. In early spring, it is covered with golden-yellow flowers the size of a silver dollar. Fall color is a pale lemon-yellow, and once the leaves drop, the shiny green stems provide interest in the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
