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...]
Love Red Flowers? So Does Cupid!
Few colors are as lovely in the landscape than true, vibrant red. While red roses and carnations are Valentine icons, let’s not forget some of Eastern North America’s stunning red flowers. Attractive to you and to garden visitors such as hummingbirds and butterflies. These red flowers are certain … [Read more...]
