ljmacphee | September 28, 2007
This month’s Lone Star Gardener put out by the Texas Garden Clubs had a couple of interesting over lapping articles. One was on ‘pocket gardens’. I found little to no information on line about pocket gardens so I guess we’ll have to start.
A pocket garden is a small growing area that usually has [...]
ljmacphee | September 26, 2007
This too was picked up as a bee, hummingbird and butterfly attractor. Not only does pentas come in red, but also white, purple and pink. It can reach 3′ tall and 2′ wide. The flower clusters can reach 4″ across, flowers are quite tiny individually. Dead head frequently to keep [...]
ljmacphee | September 24, 2007
The plant has wonderful long, bright orange flowers. I purchased it as an addition to my bee pocket garden. Butterflies and hummingbirds will also be attracted to this plant. I’m told hummingbirds love this plant so much they will fight over it. The name comes from the flowers which look like [...]
