How to Choose the Right Plants for Your Garden’s Climate

Purple Coneflower

Purple Coneflower - Echinacea  Purple coneflowers are a favorite in the garden for their beauty, ease of maintenance, and hardiness. They’re perfect for those who enjoy an attractive, pollinator-friendly perennial.  Purple Coneflower Soil Recommendations These plants prefer rich soil and full sun but will also tolerate some shade. Planting these long-living perennials is simple: you make a hole rather than bury the root ball in the soil and water it. Once established, they do not require much maintenance or attention, not even watering when it’s still dry. They are drought-tolerant and pest-resistant and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Seasonal Beauty and Blooming Cycle of The Purple Coneflower They are known to bloom throughout the summer and late fall. The purple-pink petals of each bloom cluster around a coppery-orange cone. Winter dries up the flowers, and decorative seed heads appear in winter to attract birds. The bloom season lasts many weeks after summer arrives. Even into late fall, birds and monarchs feast off these plants.  Shape and Longevity Of This Stunning Perennail  Purple Coneflowers are tall, graceful plants growing two to four feet tall. They are striking because of their daisy flowers and their somber green leaves. The perennials are perennial and can endure for decades when cared for appropriately, thus offering an excellent, stable, and durable option for any garden.

Cattail Plant

Cattail Plant - Typha The Cattail Plant is a wetland species with long, slender, spear-like leaves and distinctive brown, cylindrical flower spikes commonly found in marshes, ponds, and other aquatic habitats. It is a group of 30 tall marsh grasses growing like reeds. Their tall, slender stalks and distinctive brown, fluffy, flowered heads make them an interesting addition to any landscape. They are excellent ways to elevate the beauty of your landscape for those who have a garden near a lake or want to emulate the tranquility of country cottages. Cattail Plants Thrive in Wet Areas Whether planted alone or in clusters, they add rustic charm and delight to any garden. While they make striking visual statements, they don't overwhelm surrounding foliage or fauna. Instead, their neutral colors and lengthy, slim stalks create a grounding effect ideal for filling space and centering your collection. Create a Wildlife Oasis With Cattail Plant Invite more wildlife into your yard with them, which thrive near water and can be integral to a thriving pond ecosystem. They provide safety and coverage for many bird species and serve as food for many herbivorous animals. The good news for many gardeners is that Typha is typically not known to attract bumblebees, so you can add visual depth and beauty to your garden without bringing too many pollinators to the space. The good news is that they do not require much human interference to thrive. As long as they are put in the right environment, they will flourish effortlessly. Their widespread adaptability makes them an ideal choice for both experienced and novice gardeners. Sustainable gardening is vital to improving our climate and supporting local ecosystems. They are excellent water purifiers, absorbing excess nutrients while their roots help prevent soil erosion. They also serve as a source for many types of fish, so if you have a pond with marsh feeders, they may enjoy adding them to their aquatic home. Incorporating them into your backyard ecosystem can support a brighter planet for all animals and contribute to a more sustainable, greener future. They are plants that naturally grow in water, such as in swamps, shores of lakes or streams, and marshy lands. Suitable for naturalizing water gardens or stabilizing shorelines, They grow best in a site that is in shallow water or one that is continuously saturated.  You should plant them where there is full sun exposure and in nutrient-rich mud. It is effective and equally able to grow in an area with standing water and occasional changes in water levels.  They live year-round and produce new shoots annually arising from rhizomes buried in the ground. They develop shoots in spring, flowers, and seed heads in summer, and die back in the winter, most of the energy being stored in their roots for the next growing season.  They are fast growers and may attain their full mature height of up to 10 feet in one year. Under certain circumstances, it reproduces through the growth of rhizomes and through seed distribution. Cattail Plants can be propagated through seeds and rhizomes. Their large, fluffy seed heads release seeds that fly away in the wind, and their underground stems, rhizomes, form extensive colonies in favorable circumstances.

Red Cardinal Lobelia

Cardinal Flower - Lobelia cardinalis The Cardinal Flower plant is striking in any garden and produces bright red flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Their long, graceful spikes of flowers bring color to wetlands, shade spots, and garden borders. Planting and Maintenance of Cardinal Flower The plants are super easy to plant and maintain, so they can be used by any gardener regardless of their experience. They prefer to grow in sluggish, fertile soil and are best grown in shade rather than sun. Sow by loosening the soil, placing the roots, covering them with soil, and watering deeply. They are low-maintenance and require moisture for growth and regular deadheading to maintain long blooming. Colorful Characteristics These perennials usually flower during mid-to-late summer, and their ruby-red blooms last for weeks. The plant is dark green with dark green leaves, and its spikes stand out. Once the flowers open, they shrivel up and emerge in pods as a second season of interest. The foliage remains green throughout the season, so the plant does not look overgrown. The plants are perennials growing upright, and their flower heads reach heights of 2 to 4 feet. Their graceful and tall stature makes them ideal for adding texture to garden beds or naturalized areas. Given time, they will bloom year after year to bring enduring beauty to your garden.  Pollinator Magnet Plants  The Red Lobelia, Cardinal Flower, is a plant that various pollinators flock to in its active blooming season. It's slender, tall, and majestic size makes it a favorite for especially rock gardens.TN Nursery has them mature and blooming age ready to ship out to you.  

Redbud Tree

Redbud Tree - Cercis Canadensis The Redbud Tree is an excellent specimen plant that brings beauty to lawns, gardens, parks, and borders. Its vibrant spring blooms, lush green summer foliage, and intriguingly varied branches provide seasonal interest and texture. This fast-growing tree can outperform anything planted near it with show-stopped purple blooms in the warm season when paired with flowering annuals, perennials, and other shrubs. Flowers of Redbud Trees This showy shrub bursts through with beautiful blooms in early spring. The flowers are about ½ inches wide and form clusters along the tree branches. Flower clusters range from light to deep pink and purple, and they can also be white. Heart-shaped leaves appear after blooming and last up to three weeks. Redbud Tree's Leaves Leaves of the trees are about two to six inches in width. They start out as light red and progressively become bright green over the summer. Leaves become a greenish-yellow hue and can contain hints of red and orange in the fall. Next, flat pod-like leaves appear. Pods are about two to four inches in length. Pods start as light green and become deep brown as they mature over the winter. Seeds inside the pods can re-propagate after falling to the ground. Limbs and Trunk This shrub has a multi-trunk shape that divides near the ground. Multiple limbs and branches extend outward in a graceful manner. This offers a touch of landscaping interest and color extension. The brown bark is typically smooth and bare when young. The bark becomes scaly and turns dark gray as it matures. The bark is smooth and ranges from brown to light gray throughout the year. In winter, the bark becomes scaly with deep cracks. Flowers can sometimes bloom along the limbs and trunk. Called “cauliflory,” this adds a unique element to the garden aesthetic. Height of Cercis Canadensis Incredibly versatile, a redbud ranges in size from a shrub to a small sapling. With an average height expectancy of 20 to 30 feet and limbs and branches that can spread up to 35 feet in width, they offer a variety of landscaping possibilities. Considered an understory, meaning it grows between taller varieties and the ground, it provides habitat and environmental benefits and a colorful and textual addition to the landscape.