This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series The Genus Penstemon; The Royalty of American Wildflowers Recommended Varieties I have numerous favorites amongst the 300 or so species of Beardtongues. Admittedly, my favorites are well adapted to the high desert/intermountain region in which I garden. These plants all thrive in cold zone 6 [...]
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This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series The Genus Penstemon; The Royalty of American Wildflowers Overview of the Genus Penstemon, commonly known as Beardtongues are among our most beautiful and varied group of our North American wildflowers. Unique to North America, only one species of over 300 is found outside of our [...]
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2011 Dates JANUARY 22, 2011 David will be presenting: “Ornamental Grasses and Perennials: Beautiful Plantings for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies” in the City of Fort Collins, CO Undaunted Gardens event. FEBRUARY 4 & 5 David will be speaking at the Peak to Prairie Landscape Symposium. The topic for Friday 2/4 will be ‘Rock Gardening with [...]
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Traditionally, we think of the balmy days of spring or summer as the time to sow seeds in our gardens. And while this may be true of many annual flowers and vegetables, seeds of perennial wildflowers are best sow in the late fall or winter! Why? Many perennials have seeds that require a period of [...]
Agave (century plants) are in the top tier of my favorite plants. I enjoy them for their incredible geometric symmetry, their ornamental yet fearsome spination and the remarkable impact their sculptural forms have on the landscape, especially the larger growing species. Share on Facebook
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