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Fragrant Shrubs II

Posted on October 14, 2014 by soulofagardener

Syringa BLOOMERANG ‘Dark Purple’ (syn. ‘SMSJBP7’) – A new addition to the BLOOMERANG Series with larger deep purple flowers in spring, with a repeat bloom from midsummer into autumn. It is a Proven Winners shrub and is taller than the earlier … Continue reading →

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Fall Aster IV / Symphyotrichum

Posted on September 27, 2014 by soulofagardener

Aster nova-angliae ‘Rudelsburg’ (syn. Symphyotrichum) – An unusual bright magenta-pink fall aster with strap-like fringed petals and a contrasting yellow eye. This older (1964) introduction is highly attractive to beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It blooms from September to October … Continue reading →

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Late Summer to Autumn Perennials

Posted on September 17, 2014 by soulofagardener

Vernonia arkansana (syn. V. crinita) – Ironweed is a rarely cultivated perennial that is native to the eastern United States but seems to find more garden favor in Europe. It was first  collected in America back in the late 1600’s and features … Continue reading →

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Lavender V / Lavandula

Posted on September 13, 2014 by soulofagardener

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Purple Bouquet’ – A typical English Lavender with a floriferous nature and spikes of sweetly fragrant purple blooms from late June through to early September with deadheading. The long flower stems are ideal for cutting and drying. Drought tolerant … Continue reading →

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Unusual Shrubs III

Posted on September 11, 2014 by soulofagardener

Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’ – This Summersweet is a darker sport of ‘Pink Spires’ with July to August highly fragrant bottlebrush blooms of rose-pink. These are highly attractive to both bees and butterflies, and this shrub even blooms well in partial … Continue reading →

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Plants that Attract Butterflies II

Posted on September 9, 2014 by soulofagardener

Phlox paniculata ‘Delilah’ – Probably the most intense violet-purple flowers you are ever going to find in this species and it does not readily fade. The blooms are quite large given the plant size and it is also quite mildew resistant. … Continue reading →

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Echinacea IV / Coneflower

Posted on September 5, 2014 by soulofagardener

Echinacea ‘Raspberry Tart’ – This Purple Coneflower features smaller raspberry-pink blooms that are fragrant, accented with a maroon-red central cone. It flowers from midsummer through to fall with regular deadheading and will definitely attract the butterflies. This compact cultivar prefers full … Continue reading →

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Plants that Attract Butterflies

Posted on September 4, 2014 by soulofagardener

Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Aglaia’ – A hard to find Shasta Daisy with highly fringed double flowers that usually show a yellow center and occasionally appear as a balled mass of fringed petals. It makes an excellent cut flower and will definitely … Continue reading →

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Red and Orange-Flowered Perennials

Posted on August 5, 2014 by soulofagardener

Monarda ‘Fireball’ – A compact Beebalm with ruby to purplish-red terminal blooms borne continuously from July to August. The aromatic foliage smells like Earl Grey tea and it is highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. ‘Fireball’ is a great choice … Continue reading →

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Pink-Flowered Perennials VI

Posted on July 28, 2014 by soulofagardener

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Passionate Blush’ (syn. Oenothera lindheimeri ‘SME-2′) – An improved Butterfly Gaura with a dense, compact growth habit and a floriferous nature. It bears soft pink flowers from early summer through to fall over red-tinted new growth. Prefers a … Continue reading →

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