We love the nodding seedhead of this bulrush. Prefers consistently moist or wet soils but can tolerate occassional dry spells but the leaves may turn yellowish. Spreads by rhizomes.
The flowers of this native onion droop and face down. Primarily pollinated by bees. Spreads by both seeds and bulb offsets. The onion smell is not preferred by most garden nibblers.
Oaks are wonderful shade trees. This oak has a nice, rounded shape, growing about as tall as wide. Oaks attract lots of wildlife, from insects that feed on the tree, to birds that feed on the insects, and mammals that feed on the acorns.
Spreads quickly. Taller plants may need to be staked. "Obedient" because you can move the flowers and they will stay in the new position. Thrives in moist areas.
An understory tree that typically only reaches about 20 feet. One of the first trees to leaf out in the spring; Tracy likes to call them "Truffala trees" because of the shape the leaves make as they are emerging from the bud in early spring.
Great pollinator plant - avoided by most mammals but loved by many insects. Clump-forming mint; less aggressive and less fragrant than many other mints. Basal leaves may be evergreen. Tolerates a wide range of conditions.
Readily self-seeds and looks great in mass. Plant with other plants that have nice summer foliage as the Tradescantia may die back in the heat of summer.
Similar to P. digitalis but shorter and can take drier conditions. We like the hairy leaves of this species that adds a nice texture to the garden. A great plant to add to your bee or hummingbird garden.
Prefers poor soils and tolerates drought and heat. Goldfinches feed on the seeds and many bees and butterflies prefer this plant for its pollen and nectar. Supports the specialist Mining Bee, Andrena helianthiformis.
A large, upright plant with nice form. Rubbery leaves with dark green tops and pale green undersides alongside a purple stem add a lot of color and texture. Leaves may look wilted during dry heat. Readily selfseeds.
Annual; allow to reseed. Visited by many different insects for the flower pollen, nectaries along the stem, and foliage; loved by bees. Two bee species specialize on this plant. Hosts Sulfur butterflies. Not prefered by deer.
