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Lyla Willows
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Mike McGarvey
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Comments (2)Heather is the common name for Calluna vulgaris, nearly all of which are late summer into fall (sometimes later) bloomers. Heath is the common name for Erica species, many of which have late winter into spring blooms with Erica cinerea blooming summer to early fall. Not sure how they are presented where you are, but nurseries in this area offer them when they are in their bloom season, the exception being those that offer seasonal foliage color - a nonblooming heath or heather is unlikely to inspire any impulse buying, most being a rather undistinguished green lump. Most of what should be on offer right now are the Ericas, so you can select by bloom color. Also look for Callunas with seasonal color, like 'Spring Torch', 'Moonglow', 'Ruby Slinger', 'Flamingo' or 'Arina', with new growth tips in shades of cream, yellow, pink and red - this can be almost as attractive and colorful as the flowers. In our zone 8 climate, you can plant them whenever you buy them....See MoreNewbie needs help ID'ing, please
Comments (9)Just went out and smelled a plantaginea flower. Might have to cut this scape and bring it inside. I planted this right outside my bedroom window, but it's still too hot to open up the house. Guess I didn't think that one through... It does make me glad that plantaginea is such a good grower! I've got propagation on the brain....See MoreNewbie here, introductions & need help to ID
Comments (7)As PK pointed out, late spring through summer is not the best time to plant perennials, since the heat index maximizes transplantation shock. Big box garden centers rely on impulse buy to sell their plants, so their perennials will be available when they're in bloom, which is rarely the right time to plant them. Perennials planted in the fall after the temperature drops below blast furnace levels have a much easier time becoming established. Since Lowe's and HD don't carry visually drab rosettes, you'll want to visit a reputable mom & pop's nursery. The exceptions to fall planting are marginally hardy perennials that are best planted in early spring after the risk of frost has passed. As a rule of thumb, group plants by exposure, soil and irrigation. KO roses, hibiscus and exotic daisies perform best with full sun, improved soil and supplemental watering. Butterfly weed (not butterfly bush) and most salvias do well with full sun, native soil and local rainfall. Turk's cap and shrimp plant are ideal for full shade, native soil and local rainfall. Pigeonberry and rock rose prefer morning sun and afternoon shade; they'll look better with improved soil and even moisture, though neither is necessary. Once you've separated the perennials that need supplemental water from those that don't, you can route your drip line(s) accordingly; i.e., there's no need to waste irrigation water on tough customers like Salvia greggii, while hibiscus won't survive without it. Caveat: I've never lived in DFW, so take the above species with a grain of salt until someone from your area approves/disapproves them....See MoreNewbie to forum; Hosta ID Please
Comments (15)we really dont need it for this plant .... babs... pretty sure MI is still the the US ... lol ... but ill check and let you know otherwise ... lol BTW.. if you need or want more of this plant... you probably could easily quarter this clump.. or dig it up.. and divide into single pips ... and have 4 to 100 more plants next year ... ken...See Moregardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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