Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Helianthus, Datura, More August Blooms


Helianthus

Bushy plant 3 - 5 ' tall. Loves the sun.
Propagate by division every three to four years in the spring.


Set at the rear of the border or in the center of an island bed.
These perennials make excellent cut flowers. Zones 5 - 9.



Datura - Belle Blanche
Also know as Angel's Trumpet

Origin - Mexico
Plant in full sun - grows 24" - 30"tall.
Large fragrant flowers bloom from summer until frost

Cleome and Monarda (beebalm)





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