10 Favorite Native Perennials for Wet Areas
Rain gardens, around ponds, or just areas that don’t drain well, these perennials love them. And, they’re native to boot!
6 Favorite Pollinator-Friendly Perennials for Sunny Gardens
Planting with pollinators in mind is not only environmentally friendly, it’s also easy on the the eyes. Here are six of our favorites that are easy to grow and attractive to people and pollinators alike.
Of Monarchs and Milkweed
If you plant them, they will come. Yup, that’s milkweed and monarch caterpillars. Both the caterpillars and a monarch butterfly laying eggs were spotted recently on milkweed growing at Behnke’s.
Perennial Gardens at Behnke’s in March
March is a great time to watch perennials as they start to emerge. Larry Hurley observes some of the changes since the last growing season in the Behnke’s display gardens.
Milkweed, So Much More Than Just a Butterfly Plant
Most people are familiar with milkweed as the host plant for the Monarch butterfly. However, milkweed is so much more than just a butterfly plant. Milkweeds are one of our most stunning and attractive native wildflowers.