Showy flowers attract both butterflies and hummingbirds. If aphids appear, blast off with hose or leave alone, especially if monarch caterpillars are on the plant. Aphids are not a fatal condition.
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Spotted Geranium (Geranium maculatum) grows best in a humus-y, moist soil in partial shade to full sun; will naturalize readily if conditions are good; if soil gets dry in summer, the leaves will turn yellow. Can be dug bare root if the roots are protected from excessive drying; if the stem separates from the roots, plant the roots at the same level as they were...
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Southern Nodding Trillium (Trillium rugelii) grow in shade to partial shade; moist well-drained soil. Can be dug bare root if roots are protected from excessive drying; if the stem separates from the roots, plant the roots at the same level as they were originally growing, and the plant will resprout either later in the season or next season. Other Common...
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Southern Mountainmint (Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides) grows in sun to part shade; average to dry soil. Plants in the Pycnanthemum genus are good supporters of bees and butterflies. Other Scientific Names: Pycnanthemum incanum ssp. pycnanthemoides Other Common Names: Mountain...
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Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a relatively fast-growing tree. It casts a dark shade, making underplanting difficult. It has become a bit of pest in the Piedmont region as birds have carried seeds into Piedmont woodland communities and the trees grow dense enough to out-compete some of the native vegetation. Each flower only lasts a few days, but the...
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