Not sure what’s happening with the yellowing leaves in the upper, larger plant, but it is time for me to order the mulch. I’ve put it off and put it off and I’m going to call tomorrow. Too many things on my plate with outside stuff!
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Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Coreopsis angustifolia
- Phonetic Spelling
- hee-lee-AN-thus an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-us
- Description
- Swamp sunflower is a native perennial member of the aster family and can be found from NY to FL to TX. It is a large perennial that can grow up to 8 feet tall with showy yellow daisy-like flowers from mid to late summer into fall. Prune plants back in June to encourage branching. It prefers moist to occasionally wet acidic sandy to clay loams in full sun. It can be grown on drier soils if adequate moisture is provided. It will tolerate part shade but flowers better in full sun. This plant is a favorite of pollinators and songbirds. There are shorter cultivars available if desired.Use this plant in the back border of a native/pollinator garden, naturalized area or along streams and ponds. Give it room to grow and spread and you will have a profusion of late-season flowers when little else is blooming.
Insects Diseases and Other Plant Problems: Caterpillars and beetles often chew on the foliage but seldom cause enough damage to warrant management. Rust, leaf fungal spots and powdery mildew are somewhat common. Because stems can be flimsy, plants may need to be staked, especially if planted in a windy location.
2 comments:
You really have a very diverse garden. So many plants that I've never heard of, but then again, I'm not a big gardener.
It’s been a very satisfying experience learning about these plants and adding them to our farm. I still have many to feature!
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