I added the Formosan lily (formerly known as Formosa lily) L. formosanum in late summer of 2015 after attending the fall plant sale at the Lewis Ginter botanical garden here in Richmond Virginia. As I walked up to the large white trumpet shaped flower, I could smell the heavenly fragrance. I stood there inhaling the intoxicating aroma […]
The Many Faces of Poison Ivy
The many faces of poison ivy I know I am going to blow that old myth away about “leaves of 3 let it be” and other tips for spotting poison ivy. Believe me when I say I know firsthand what it is to touch the wrong plant. I am highly allergic to poison ivy and […]
Plant Iris in the Garden
Plant Iris in the garden for spring time blooms that stand tall in the perennial bed. Iris make a great back drop with their leaves during the summer months as your other perennials such as daylilies, coneflowers, and salvia bloom. Iris are not like other perennials when it comes to planting them. Iris have rhizomes […]
Sweet Autumn Clematis Gone Wild
Sweet Autumn Clematis gone wild in many areas overtaking and overpowering native and non native plants, trees, and structures. In my subdivision (SE Virginia) the Sweet Autumn Clematis has overtaken many wooded areas climbing over and choking out the native Virgin’s Bower and other native trees and bushes such as Red Cedar and small Redbud trees. […]
The Wild, Untamed Trumpet Vine
The Trumpet Vine is an aggressive but beneficial vine in nature From June through September, the orange to red almost 3″ long trumpet shaped flowers of this native vine supply food for the hummingbirds. It is a vine used very often for pergolas and arbors because of its fast growth and pretty clusters of bright […]
