5 Stunning Plants to Attract Butterflies To Your Garden

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Coneflower (Echinacea) – Showcasing beautiful hues of purple, yellow, white and pink flowers, coneflowers are a must in any pollinator garden. Coneflowers are perennials and are native to the Eastern U.S. The plants are hardy and drought resistant. If starting plants from seed, they will need to be stratified.* Also,…

The Wonders of Acacias |Ornamental Trees for the Garden

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? Acacias (Mimosa/Wattle) is a hardy species of trees commonly found in subtropical and tropical regions such as Africa, Australia, Central America and Mexico. They can also be found in California, Hawaii and South Carolina landscapes. Countless Australian acacias (wattles) are cultivated as small trees and utilized in garden landscapes…

Agapanthus | An Exotic Beauty of a Flower That Brings Annual Pop to Gardens

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? Agapanthus (African Lily) is a summer flowering perennial (grown from bulbous root stocks) and is native to South Africa. Agapanthus features spectacular blue, white, pink and purple flowers on top of deciduous and tender evergreen leaves which would be a stunning addition to any Mediterranean or exotic landscape. Agapanthus…