Aug 27, 2021 | Love This!
Type of Plant: A shrub that’s native to the northeast, also known as sweet pepperbush. Hardy in Zones 3-8, and happy to grow in sun or shade as long as it’s kept watered. Prefers moist soils but will thrive in native, shady areas or common garden conditions, but not...
Aug 20, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Lespedeza thunbergii including varieties such as ‘Gibraltar’ Type of Plant: Often called a bush clover, this is a shrub in warmer climates and a herbaceous perennial in colder climates such as my warm zone 6 on Cape Cod. Why I Love/Hate this plant:...
Aug 13, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Nepeta x faassenii ‘Balpurrlu’ aka Whispurr Blue catmint Type of Plant: A perennial plant that’s hardy in zones 4a to 9a. Why I Love/Hate this plant: This plant was sent to me this year by the people at Darwin Perennials. As usual when I have a...
Aug 6, 2021 | Gardens, Love This!
Name: Hydrangea paniculata –panicle hydrangeas! Type of Plant: These are the white to pink flowering hydrangeas that are in or approaching full bloom in early August. They are hardy in Zones 4 through 9 Why I Love/Hate this plant: These hydrangeas are hardy,...
Jul 30, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Cercis canadensis ‘JN2’ aka The Rising Sun Redbud Type of Plant: A small tree with heart-shaped leaves. Growing slowly to 8 to 12 feet tall and wide. Why I Love/Hate this plant: This small tree is special because the new foliage is a mix of lime green,...
Jul 23, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Allium hybrid ‘Serendipity’ Type of Plant: A mid-summer flowering perennial plant hardy in zones 4 – 8. Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love this perennial for so many reasons. First, it’s attractive both before and after it flowers, which is important in...
Jul 16, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ aka Royal Purple Smoke Bush Type of Plant: A large bush or small tree…but accept that it’s going to get big! Hardy in Zones 4-8, and best grown in full sun. This plant can easily grow to 15 feet tall and nearly that wide. Why...
