Oenethera biennis, Common Evening Primrose, is one of the few special plants that support bats. It is considered a weed by some, but given that bats need a bit of help these days, it is worthy of a place in your landscape. Its flowers open wide in the evening, emitting a fragrance that attracts … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight: Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Slender Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) is a lovely, graceful addition to pollinator, herb, and cut flower gardens. Mountain mints are some of the best pollinator plants. They attract and support hundreds of insect species including many native bees, butterflies, skippers, moths, beetles, … [Read more...]
Spring Ephemerals in the Garden
Spring ephemeral plants are popular in gardens and landscapes across the world and have been for centuries. American ephemerals especially are gaining admiration by gardeners and collectors. Native ephemerals bring early season color and life into the garden. They occur naturally in shaded, … [Read more...]
