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1 day ago · One of the best plants you can grow to attract dragonflies is Vernonia fasciculata, or smooth ironweed. This gorgeous ironweed species is a North American native wildflower that will keep dragonflies in your yard, provided that it and the dragonflies have access to enough water. Attracting a beneficial insect that will keep mosquitoes away is a ...
3 days ago · Plant the seed in a hole that is at least twice as big as the root ball of the plant. Tamp down the original soil and backfill it. Water deeply and frequently until the plant takes root. Ironweed self-seeds easily and spreads widely. By cutting off the flower heads before the seeds form, you can stop its spread.
5 days ago · Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of giant-sized native perennials? Joe-Pye Weed, Ironweed, Culver’s Root, and even New England Asters routinely grow five feet tall (I’ve had Joe-Pye Weed and Ironweed reach 8-10 feet). Not only are these plants gorgeous, but they are also pollinator powerhouses.
5 days ago · Discover 18 fascinating frangipani plant facts in this comprehensive guide. From care tips to interesting trivia, learn all about this beautiful tropical plant.
4 days ago · In autumn, we experience the beauty of ironweed (Vernonia), goldenrod (Solidago), bluebeard (Caryopteris) sedums, and asters. These plants provide one last smorgasbord of food for soon-to-migrate or hibernate pollinators. Solidago is frequently maligned as a fall allergen, but the culprit is in fact ragweed, not goldenrod, so plant without guilt.
4 days ago · Giant Ironweed, Tall Ironweed; Giant Sunflower, Tall Sunflower; Glade Coneflower, Wavyleaf Purple Coneflower; Glade Phlox, Cleft Phlox, Starry Cleft Phlox, Sand Phlox; Goat’s Rue, Virginia Tephrosia; Goat’s-beard, Bride’s Feathers; Golden Alexanders, Golden Zizia; Golden Ragwort; Goldenseal; Grass-leaved Goldenrod, Flat-top Goldenrod
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