Bog Plant Alert!
The orange-fringed orchid, Platanthera ciliaris, is an amazing bog-dwelling orchid that is quite rare in nature, and in cultivation. Our stock is nursery propagated. Our plants are never collected from the wild.
Nectar Plants, Larval Host Plants, Berries for Birds, & Flowers for Hummingbirds
We grow native species because they are necessary for bees, butterflies, birds, and other wildlife. Planting native plants is one of the best ways to encourage and support your local pollinator and songbird populations, even right in your own backyard.
Our plants are safe for insects and birds. We do not treat our plants with conventional pesticides. We never use any type of systemic, neonicotinoid, or organophosphate pesticides.
Asters and Goldenrods Abound!
Its not fall yet, but its never too early to think about late season blossoms. Few combinations area as stunning as asters and goldenrods. Bright yellows, contrasting with soft purple and blue hues is lovely and timeless.
Even a small planting of a few asters and goldenrods can host hundreds of pollinators. Asters (genus Symphyotrichum) and Goldenrods (genus Solidago) are both Keystone Species. Together, the two genera host over 100 Lepidoptera species’ larvae and support over 60 species of specialist bees.
Dozens of New Plants This Week
….Including Wild Petunia and Fireworks Goldenrod. Click here for a complete list.
Black-eyed Susans, Brown-eyed Susans, Sweet Coneflowers, Orange Coneflowers…
….so many common names for one of our favorite genera…Rudbeckia!
Black-eyed Susan, or Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida), is one of several Rudbeckia species native to the United States. Rare in Pennsylvania, it occurs in scattered populations in the Southeastern part of the state. Three other species of Rudbeckia grow naturally in PA and are more commonly seen in nature (R. hirta, R. lacinianta, and R. triloba).
Each species thrives in different environments, having different life cycles and habits. Rudbeckia are keystone species, supporting 29 specialist bees and 20 Lepidoptera species’ larvae.
Read more about Rudbeckia: HERE Learn more about Keystone Species: HERE
