Autumn Asters There are several native species of aster in Louisiana but the asters that bloom in Autumn usually catch my eye. Aster is a member of the Asteracea or Compositae family. This family consists of a large number of flowering plants but my focus will be on the small flowered plants that bloom in […]
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Ruellia elegans, Ruellia Ragin Cajun, Red Ruellia Ruellia elegans, ‘Ragin Cajun’ is a member of the Acanthaceae family. It grows 12-16 inches high by 12-18 inches wide in zones 8, 9, and 10. ‘Ragin Cajun’ Red Ruellia produces red, trumpet shaped flowers held above the medium green foliage from late spring to fall. Blooms practically
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Passionflower Passiflora – commonly known as Maypop, Passionvine or Passionflower, is a vine with unusual and exotic looking blooms. The flower is said to symbolize the crucifixion. It attracts butterflies and humming birds. Blooms in late summer to Fall in red, purple and occasionally all white blooms. This climbing vine is vigorous and uses tendrils
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Nandina domestica Wildlife Gardens Attracting birds and other wildlife to the garden can be very satisfying. To attract birds, design areas with trees that have a good canopy to protect birds from prey. Use smaller understory trees and shrubs such as crapemyrtle, Chinese elm, American elder, sweet bay magnolia, sweet olive, camellias and azaleas. Next
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Pentas Plants That Stand Up to the Heat A number of plants can take the heat and attract hummingbirds and butterflies too. While it is not recommended to plant during this time of the year due to our tremendous heat, here are just a few plants to consider for early summer plantings that are showing
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