Dahlia Fascination
Liatris spicata 'Kobold' Delphinium 'Double Innocence' Heucherella 'Tapestry' Achillea 'The Beacon'
Seeds of
Liatris scariosa nieuwlandii were collected on site and sown in plots during late fall 2005 to allow for natural stratification.
Five species originally reported as occurring on this hill prairie (Smith 1998) (Calystegia spithamaea, Helenium autumnale,
Liatris aspera, Polygala verticillata, Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) were not observed during the two years of our study.
BULBS For a stunning blanket of rich colours, textures and shapes, choose from a wide range of bulbs from Allium to Acidanthera, Begonia, Gladioli,
Liatris, Oxalis Deppei, Sparaxis, Iris, Lilium, Anemone or Triteleia.
(lanceolata, nigricans), Hypericum sphaerocarpon,
Liatris spp.
The coneflower, echinacea, is a striking daisy bloom and an effective contrast to the vertical leaves of Japanese blood grass and spiky flowers such as
Liatris spicata.
Many perennials are making or preparing to make their show, including shasta daisy,
liatris, penstemon, salvia and astilbe.
Achilles, asters, all forms of daisies, Kansas gayfeather (
Liatris), catmint, iris, and the three "H's" (Helianthus, Heliopsis and Helenium) all will prove their worth to you if you give them the opportunity to do so.
Truly perennial bulbs include lilies, Anemone coronaria, crocosmia,
liatris and Commelina coelistis.
I took classes at the New England Wild Flower Society's native plant center, and grew beautiful native flowering plants such as butterfly weed,
liatris, coneflower, boltonia, rose mallow, virginia rose, rudbeckia, New England aster, perennial sunflowers (helianthus) and native grasses, such as switch grass.
Quercus chapmanii, Polygala Chapmannii and the beautiful
Liatris Chapmanii also bear his name.
Gardening for Pollinators Genus or species Butterflies Hummingbirds Bees For Sunny Areas Anise hyssop (giant + + + hyssop, Agastache spp.) Asters (Aster spp.) + + Blazing-star, gayfeather + + + (
Liatris spp.) Butterfly bush (summer + + lilac, Buddleia spp.) Goldenrods + + (Solidago spp.) Lavenders + + (Lavandula spp.) Mexican sunflower + + + Tithonia rotundifolia Milkweeds (Asclepias + spp, including butterfly weed, A.
These "night-blooming genuses," which include white
liatris, lambs ear and white swan coneflowers, become extraordinarily fragrant and radiate their natural colors when viewed by moonlight.
The plants include daylilies, zinnias, Datura, Achillea, forget-me-nots, peonies, Astilbe, lemon balm,
Liatris, castor bean, purple coneflower, Ajuga, sedum, wingstem barberry (Berberis sp.), Spiraea, and Chrysanthemum.
They include Symphotrichum oolentangiense,
Liatris mucronata, Grindelia lanceolata, Rudbeckia missouriensis, Carex microdonta, Acacia angustissima var.
