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Fog fruit - Phyla lanceolata

Fog Fruit – Mississippi Wildflower

Flowers, Native Plants, Wet Soils

I took this photo on a hot, steamy late August day on the banks of the Mississippi River near Vicksburg, Mississippi. The name of this plant just makes me smile. Fog fruit - I can just picture the fog rolling in from the river and resting around this little plant. Plant Names The scientific name of this plant is Phyla lanceolata. Common names …

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Echinopsis subdenudata bloom

The Cactus that Keeps on Blooming

Cacti & Succulents, Houseplants

Cacti are traditionally favorites of many gardeners because they are so low maintenance and perfect for high heat/low water locations. Because we get a lot of rain during certain times of the year here in north Mississippi, my cacti are in a container that I can bring in and put under my grow light when the cold, rainy season arrives. I …

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How to Grow Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)

Deer-resistant, Drought-tolerant, Flowers, Heat-tolerant, Low maintenance

I love this plant. Nothing says 'good morning to you' like a bright orange flower. But it's not just me! The hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies have all cast their votes too. This afternoon, I saw a ruby-throated hummingbird feeding on one of the flowers. Tithonia is excellent for attracting and feeding pollinators. Mix it in with a few …

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Joe Pye Weed

Joe Pye Weed: Native Plant that Attracts Bees & Butterflies

Deer-resistant, Drought-tolerant, Flowers, Heat-tolerant, Insects, Low maintenance, Native Plants, Shade Areas, Wet Soils

Despite the name, you’ll find this ‘weed’ in more and more gardens. Joe Pye Weed is a good garden staple for attracting pollinators from bees to butterflies. I planted it last fall and this summer the blooms have been prolific and I have seen all sorts of bees, wasps, and flies feeding on the nectar. Joe Pye weed flowers are gorgeous. The stem …

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Stokes aster

Stokes Aster – Native Plant With Beautiful Blue Flowers

Flowers, Heat-tolerant, Low maintenance, Native Plants, Shade Areas, Wet Soils

A few years ago, I acquired a new plant that has quickly become one of my favorites - Stokes Aster (Stokesia laevis). These stunning purple-blue flowers simply captured my heart. I really like incorporating native plants and flowers into my garden. They are easy to grow and very hardy AND they attract butterflies and hummingbirds. (Read my top …

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Scentless mock orange flowers

Scentless Mock Orange – Native Shrub

Deer-resistant, Drought-tolerant, Heat-tolerant, Low maintenance, Native Plants, Shade Areas, Trees & Shrubs, Wet Soils

In late spring and early summer, scentless mock orange (Philadelphus inodorus) is covered with bright white, 4-petaled flowers with a yellow center. These deciduous shrubs make a great privacy screen and are easy to grow. They can reach a height of 12 feet, so prune them back in summer, just after the flowers are over. (The blooms are produced …

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