Plant of the Month: August 2012

Searching for a worthy plant to use for this month's blog post, I had only to step out onto our loading dock - to capture these bright yellow blooms. Lantana montevidensis is an evergreen vining shrub from the tropics.  The small flowers are arranged in clusters and range from white to yellow, orange to red, pink to rose, and in unlimited combinations. The genus Lantana has over 100 species, is very easy to grow, has low water requirements and is excellent for bank covering and to help control erosion. Use also for raised beds, planter boxes or hanging boxes. Attractive to birds and butterflies.

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Author: Leslie C.

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Plant of the Month: July 2012

Hydrangea macrophylla in a beautiful shade of pink, snapped by Gigi-Golden Smith.  Variety: unknown

Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous shrub which can grow up to 8-9ft in height and the same in width. Flowers on most hydrangeas are pH-sensitive, with dark purple or blue flowers in acidic soil, white or dull green in neutral earth, and pink in alkaline soil. Flowers are easily air dried and are long lasting.

To see suggestions for drought resistant landscape plants, visit stevensmithlandscape.com
 Author: Leslie C.