If you want a long-blooming perennial, blanket flower is a top choice. It begins flowering early in the summer and lasts until the frosty weather. During that time flowers in mixes of yellow, orange, red and maroon will attract butterflies. Blanket flower can handle both heat and wind and ...
Zinnias are a versatile flower that come in a wide range of colors and sizes. They are heat tolerant and can handle full sun or partial shade. Zinnias also attract pollinators, making them a great addition to any garden. Keep in mind that they need regular watering and deadheading to con...
This plant hasgraceful vining stems and beautiful heart-shaped foliage. These characteristics make it wonderful for climbing any structure that needs a bit of decoration. The trumpet-shaped flowers come in a wide array of colors. They open in the morning, closing when the afternoon heat sets in...
Pennsylvania is among the states that produce the most potted Easter lilies. (Texas A&M Agrilife Extension) Posted in Easter, Flower Care, Flowers, Holidays, PlantsLeave a Comment on How the lily became a symbol of Easter and other floral facts about the holiday Posts...
Passion Flower deep purple stamens. Rare in Florida, this three-four inch wide flower is found on the tall shrub which ranges from Virginia to Texas. Coincidentally The colorful intruder from Asia, wisteria, now hangs from the trees in Gainesville, with last year's pods ready to fall.Wisteri...
Zinnias are long-lasting flowers that handle all types of conditions, from dry spells to high heat levels. Their vibrant colors of orange and red attract bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds to your flower garden. They reach approximately two feet in height and begin blooming in the sprin...
Unless you live in Texas. Then you’re allowed to complain. Hang in there, people! Mother Nature is definitely in charge. All we can do is help each other.
All of this heat reminds me of a line from an old country song –“It’s too hot to fish and too hot for golf”. Unfortunately for those of us that garden in Texas in the fall and winter, it is not too hot garden. I spent about eight very hot and sweaty hours in the garden ...