U.S. native Joe Pye (Eupatorium spp.), formerly “Joe Pye Weed”, has been tamed. Modern day selections grow more compact compared to 8+ feet tall wildlings that inhabit fields across eastern North America (USDA hardiness zones 4-8). Huge, terminal, domed, compound flower heads measure 12-18 inches across (depending on cultivar) and make […]
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Joe Pye Weed Is No Longer A “Weed”
Posted by Hugh on August 4th, 2016
Posted in acidic soil, Attracting birds, Bee Favorite, Butterflies, Disease resistant, Eupatorium 'Gateway', Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate', Fertilizing plants, Heat Tolerance, Perennials, Planting tips, Poisonous or toxic, Propagation (Cuttings), Propagation (Seed), Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, watering tips, winter hardiness 
Comments Off on Joe Pye Weed Is No Longer A “Weed”August Is Also An Important Planting Month
Posted by Hugh on August 1st, 2016
“A” starts the alphabet. To most gardeners April starts out the spring planting season. Temperatures are in the comfortable 70°F degree range. Four months later in August, temperatures outside are sweltering. Many of us call them the hot humid “dog days” of August. Dogs and gardeners are suffering alike. However, August is also a great time […]
Posted in Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables, Green Beans, Insect (Pest) Problems, Marigold, Million Bells (Calibrachoa), Petunias, Southern Appalachian Region, Swiss chard Comments Off on August Is Also An Important Planting Month
