Monarda aka Bee Balm. This root-hardy perennial (USDA Zone 6a - 9b) will reach at least 5 feet tall and bloom all summer long. Said to be the most mildew resistant variety for all our heat and humidity here in Central Texas. Rich lavender purple flowers for the bees, butterflies and hummingbirds and aromatic leaves for you to make tea.
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Friday, May 28, 2010
Peter's Purple
Monarda aka Bee Balm. This root-hardy perennial (USDA Zone 6a - 9b) will reach at least 5 feet tall and bloom all summer long. Said to be the most mildew resistant variety for all our heat and humidity here in Central Texas. Rich lavender purple flowers for the bees, butterflies and hummingbirds and aromatic leaves for you to make tea.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Coral Honeysuckle
Another winter blooming perennial for the wildlife, Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens). Have this mostly evergreen (in Central Texas) just in case a lonely hummingbird winds up in your yard.An update to the technical workings of this blog: It seems my "counter" stopped working the other day. So I tried to restart it. No luck. (I blame Mercury Retrograde.) Today I see the "counter" is working again and is at "4". (sigh) I will just view this as a new start to the new year.
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