Recently, I planted a new butterfly garden about a hundred feet from my house. I love it and each morning I go down with my coffee, look around and admire the new plants that I envision will attract a gazillion butterflies in the months and years to come.
There are several cultivars of this perennial flower commonly known as the Black Eyed Susan. One of the cultivars you have most likely seen in the landscape and nurseries is R. hirta Indian Summer' which gained popularity in 1995 as a winner from the All-American Selections.
I have grown blueberries, Vaccinium sp., in containers for several years. I lost one plant and had to replace it. I found Top Hat' a variety that is dwarf, which is perfect for containers or in a small garden.
Long ago, I learned the importance of labeling my plants even when I was confident that I would remember what I planted and where. It turns out that my confidence was gravely misplaced too many times.
