Commonly known as black-eyed susan, this family of American native plants includes perennials, biennials and annuals, all easy to cultivate and tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions.
Black spots on Rudbeckia don't interfere with blooming.Spotted leaves on black eyed Susan appear where fungal spores have been allowed to overwinter and conditions were right for reinfection in the spring.
The seed heads can also be cut and dried to propagate new plants. This can be maddening for the tidy, organized gardener. Rudbeckia deadheading is easy:On Rudbeckia that grow a single flower on each stem, cut the stem back to the base of the plant.For...
For an irresistible garden, try planting a few 'dark' or 'chocolate' plants alongside plants of contrasting foliage and bloom color; the combinations are endless. Sunflowers are easy to grow; children have fun growing them and wildlife benefits from blooms...
The daisylike flowers of the rudbeckias are contrasted with the clustered flowers of the monarda providing interest beyond color in the summer garden. Sharing the colors and hues of bee balm it provides a sturdy mostly care-free floral display that compares...
Mulch protects the crown of the trimmed flowers and helps them survive winter. The upturned flowers have a central black seed cone that earns the plants their name. Cut off any dead or browned leaves.Spread a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch over the black-eyed...
I never used to buy seeds from the store, but I started with the daisy seeds. According to some sources, daisies symbolize innocence and purity, andalso new beginnings, "loyal love" or " I will never tell".Daisies are also the lovers' favorite plants...
It grows to an average height of 2 1/2 feet, according the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Planting it may help increase the survival of the plant. Echinacea flowers and the black-eyed Susan attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other birds to the...
Deadheading encourages more blooms and a sturdier, more compact plant. Seeds may be allowed to dry on the stem for reseeding or collected and dried in other ways for replanting in other areas.
The caterpillar of the Wavy Lined Emerald creates its own disguise by utilizing bits of flowers and leaves from the plants it feeds on. By using petals from the plants it is munching on, predators tend to overlook it and grab a less crafty victim.
When we operated our garden center in Louisiana, I had a much anticipated task of going to Dupont Nursery once a month to hand select the hibiscus we sold. With names like Ohh-La-La, Magnifique and C'est Bon, it isn't hard to see why hibiscus lovers anxiously...
The flowers may be planted in a bed that shows off multiple blossom colors to create a bright, eye-catching display. Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) may also be used to reduce fevers and will aid digestion when it is taken internally.
They are about going from daffodils andand pinks to chrysanthemums and hardy asters and tall rudbeckias. Gardens, you see, are never really about product, but rather process. It was my first foray into the fine art of deadheading and it left a lasting...
For instance, my favorite tulip this spring was a recently introduced double Japanese type called 'Akebono'.I loved everything about it, including the pale yellow--flushed with rose--color, the thin red edge, even the curly green cowlicks at the base...
Common sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) and black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia spp.) may easily be mistaken for one another, as both plants bloom in summer with bright yellow flowerheads marked in the center by dark brown disks.
Milkweed (Asclepias spp.) is the first choice for a number of butterflies. They not only provide nectar flowers but also give hummers and butterflies a place to rest and find shade.
Set slug traps around the garden or hand pick the pests from the bed after dark. Plant the seeds in early to midfall, about six weeks before the first expected frost. Take the pots out of cold storage four to six weeks before the last frost date.
They prefer bottle rockets to books, booze to basil, moonshine to sunshine. (Once again, 12 ft. I'd love to put some distance between us & the drama that generally plays out over there.
Don't tie the twine too tightly or it will look forced and awkward. Edging Another simple way to freshen up an overgrown garden is to give it a clean edge. Most of the plants in this category are native to my region, including milkweed , coneflowers,...
Examine your landscape for the placement of run-off water retention structures, such as pools and swales. Either way, the land and your plants will be better for it. Identify existing fruit or nut trees and bushes that can serve as a focal point for a...
Tallamay outlined the crucial role native plants play in a landscape by providing a fundamental source of food that support insects. There are spring, summer, and fall bloomers that can be combined to attract pollinators throughout the growing season.
Sanguinea), grow best in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. For sites that experience periodic flooding, consider white and weeping willows (Salix alba and S. And hybrids), heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica) and andromeda (Pieris japonica).
In this case, prune the spent flower and stem, back to the new blooms. Sanitize pruners in a solution of rubbing alcohol or bleach and water before pruning to eliminate the risk of spreading any diseases from plant to plant.To deadhead spent blooms, follow...
Whether it is flowers or foliage that you are after, there are numerous plants to meet your desires. Not only are these attractive in the yard, but many lure in birds and wildlife.
Some people add a sticker/spreader to make herbicides more effective, but I don't know if this also makes it more effective at killing the grass. This bed does not border the lawn at any point, but the violets won't willingly stay put, and once they have...
For example, black-eyed susans (Rudbeckia hirta) thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 10 and are native to seven different states. With very few exceptions, most wildflowers need at least eight hours of direct sunlight...
