I did not know this shrub until I designed and developed the native plant garden at Rock Springs Nature Center in Decatur, IL. Besides being a formal garden of landscaped beds of only plants native to central Illinois, it was also a demonstration garden to show homeowners and gardeners how native plants could be used. […]
– Light: Full to part sun. – Soil and water: Medium-dry to dry average garden soil. – Hardiness Zone: Zones 3-8. – Size: About 2 feet tall. Will lean towards the sun and might sprawl. If you want this plant to always stand straight and tall, consider using a plant support. – Bloom period and color. Deadheading. Blooms blue/purplish […]
– Light: Full to part sun. – Soil and water: Medium-wet to medium-dry soil. This plant will let you know when it is thirsty – the leaves will droop – and this will be obvious. In my experience, it is somewhat drought and heat tolerant. Some of mine are planted in a narrow, raised bed in full […]