Ninebark or Physocarpus are deciduous shrubs that are easy to grow. There are several varieties, diablo and summer wine being two of them. This native shrub prefers full sun to part shade and grows in the wild from east coast to Manitoba. … Continued
S for Shoofly … or Nicandra physalodes … or better known as Apple of Peru. This annual plant, a member of the Solanaceae (nightshade) family, prefers full sun and moist soil. It is a native of South America. the plant can … Continued
Petunias are those popular annuals that will fill our pots with colourful, trumpet shaped blooms throughout the summer months. They come in varieties of grandiflora, multiflora, milliflora and hedgiflora. Some have single blooms and some have multiple blooms.
Helianthus are annual sunflowers that come in many varieties. They grace our gardens with lovely big blooms and seed heads. The sunflower, a native to North America, is an annual plant that should be in every garden. They adore full … Continued
Milkweed, Asclepias, is an herbaceous perennial named for the milky liquid which contains latex and alkaloids. There are many species of milkweed and some of them can be toxic. Milkweed is an important source of nectar for bees and other insects … Continued
Lunaria – Money Plant – Honesty – Silver Dollar Plant The silver dollar plant is grown for pleasure and not for profit. Lunaria is a biennial plant – leaves in the first year and blooms in the second. This old … Continued
Canna or Canna Lily is the common name attached to a large group of hybrid plants in the genus Canna, in the family Cannaceae. Canna is a Latin word meaning a type of read. This is a wonderful plant to grow … Continued
Aquilegia or Columbine is an early blooming spring plant. You can buy cultivated versions or have wild versions in your garden. Aquilegia comes from the Latin word for eagle (aquila), as the shape of the flower petals are said to resemble … Continued
The Christmas cactus has been in bud for a week or so now and one of the blooms opened up on Thursday. This plant is 6 years old and was originally a gift from a friend at work. It bloomed … Continued
Delphiniums are lovely tall, perennial flowers that bloom in early summer. This plant is perfect for the cottage garden. Plant in a sunny location and cutting back after blooming will encourage more growth and blooms. You can divide the plant … Continued