Swamp Rose Mallow Hibiscus moscheutos Description: Very large flowers open in late summer and are attractive to butterflies and bees Propagation: Seeds, which must be chipped and soaked Initial bloom (month and week): August W2 Garden name: Sunny Wetland Garden Color of flower: White, pink, red Height: 5′ Spread: 24″ Family: Malvaceae Soil type:…
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Sweet Coneflower
Sweet Coneflower Rudbeckia subtomentosa Description: Long-blooming, long-lived plant for moist conditions Propagation: Seeds or plugs Initial bloom (month and week): August W3 Garden name: Sunny Wetland Garden Color of flower: Yellow Height: 2-6′ Spread: 24″ Family: Asteraceae Soil type: Rich Soil moisture: Moist Light: Full sun Zone: 4-9
Tall Coreopsis
Tall Coreopsis Coreopsis tripteris Description: A widespread native tickseed with sunflower characteristics. Propagation: Seeds or divisions in spring, and easily rooted as a cutting. Initial bloom (month and week): August W4 Garden name: Sunny Wetland Garden Color of flower: Yellow Height: 4-7′ Spread: 36″ Family: Asteraceae Soil type: Deep prairie fertile loam Soil moisture:…
Thyme
Thyme Thymus vulgaris Description: Blends flavors and can be used as an antiseptic; thymes consist of hundreds of culinary and ornamental types. Use with meat, fish, and sausage. Propagation: Divide rooted branches, or cuttings. Initial bloom (month and week): June W4 Garden name: Sunny Garden Color of flower: White Height: 4″ Spread: 18″ Family: Lamiaceae Soil…
White Turtlehead
White Turtlehead Chelone glabra Description: The flower resembles a turtle’s head, with nearly closed petals. Propagation: Seeds or divisions Initial bloom (month and week): August W3 Garden name: Sunny Wetland Garden Color of flower: White and pink Height: 36″ Spread: 18″ Family: Plantaginaceae Soil type: Neutral to acidic sand or loam Soil moisture: Moist…
Wild Bergamot
Wild Bergamot Monarda fistulosa Description: Intricate lavender flowers with long corollas invite butterflies. A mint tea can be brewed from the leaves. Needs less water than Monarda didyma. Propagation: Seeds, or divide whole plants in early spring. Initial bloom (month and week): July W4 Garden name: Sunny Garden Color of flower: Lavender Height: 2-4′…
Wild Petunia
Wild Petunia Ruellia humilis Description: This showy flower blooms in the morning and falls off in the evening, but many flowers are produced on these short plants. Propagation: Self-seeds readily Initial bloom (month and week): July W4 Garden name: Sunny Garden Color of flower: Blue Height: 12″ Spread: 12″ Family: Acanthaceae Soil type: Acid…
Wild Senna
Wild Senna Senna hebecarpa Description: Lots of bright yellow flowers are followed by fibrous seed pods which feed the birds. Propagation: Seeds Initial bloom (month and week): July W3 Garden name: Sunny Garden Color of flower: Yellow Height: 5-6′ Spread: 36″ Family: Fabaceae Soil type: Neutral Soil moisture: Moist or wet Light: Sun Zone: 4-7
Wreath Goldenrod
Wreath Goldenrod Solidago caesia Description: This woodland goldenrod grows in sprays of flowers all along arching stems. Propagation: Seeds or divisions Initial bloom (month and week): August W4 Garden name: Shady Woodland Garden Color of flower: Yellow Height: 2-3′ Spread: 36″ Family: Asteraceae Soil type: Acidic to neutral Soil moisture: Dry Light: Shade to part…