Verbena Tapestry - Lilac Blue

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Verbena Tapestry - Lilac Blue

Season long blooms are just some of Tapestry's many virtures. These flowers are terrific as a ground cover or in baskets. The Verbena Tapestry - (Lilac Blue), exhibits lacy leaves and a low-growing habit. They love the sun and will produce beautiful colorful flowers for your hanging baskets, pots, or window sills. The Lilac Blue Verbena has dainty flowers that bloom throughout the season. ... details

 

Bee Balm - Petite Wonder Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, Monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams. Monarda needs to be planted in full sun, but will tolerate afternoon shade. The Monarda ‘Petite Wonder’, Monarda didyma, also known as Bee Balm, Bergamont, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, is a clump-forming perennial that has tubular, two-lipped, light pink flowers with dark green aromatic foliage. It is one of the smallest Monarda in its family and has the darkest foliage. The leaves of Monarda can be used for teas and in salads. Petite Wonders are best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out. If deadheaded, (remove old flowers from plant) longer bloom times will be encouraged. ‘Petite Wonder’ stands at 12’ high and has a plant spread of 12-18” and blooms from July to August.

Verbena Tapestry - Lilac Blue
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