The Plant Spotlight Series – EARTHeim Landscape Design Lexington Kentucky

Native Plant Series: Eastern Redbud

Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a North American native tree that is native to the Eastern region of the United states. Habit It is a small, deciduous, understory tree growing 20-30′ on average. They often grow in a multi-trunked fashion unless it is trained to have a single trunk. The canopy will form a roundedContinueContinue reading “Native Plant Series: Eastern Redbud”

Native Plant Series: Ironweed

Ironweed is a common name of 25 species of Vernonia which are native to North America. Many of these species are native to the midwest and southeastern regions. Some species are as short as 2′ tall, while others can reach 10′ tall! It is an upright plant with tough stems, in which it is namedContinueContinue reading “Native Plant Series: Ironweed”

Native Plant Series: Blue Flag Iris

Blue Flag (Iris versicolor) is a native perennial iris to the North Eastern United States and Canada. It is naturally found in wetland areas, marshes, and wet meadows. It likes moisture, so it can be planted in wet/moist sunny areas in a home garden or on the edge of a pond up to 6″ deep.ContinueContinue reading “Native Plant Series: Blue Flag Iris”

Native Plant Series: Mountain Mints

Today is national Honey Bee Day! Honey bees are not native to the America’s, but they provide a great resource to us; honey, propolis, beeswax, and royal jelly. They also help pollinate food and flowers! In my garden, I don’t see honey bees too often. However, this is the first year I’ve had mountain mintContinueContinue reading “Native Plant Series: Mountain Mints”

Native Plant Series: Native Asters

It’s getting to the time of the year here in Central Kentucky where many summer perennials are dwindling. The purple coneflowers and blazing stars are nearly done flowering in my yard. However, I know there is still some perennial color yet to look forward to, as the days get shorter and temperatures begin to drop.ContinueContinue reading “Native Plant Series: Native Asters”