Colorful perennials herald the start of summer
Bright sunshine, rising temperatures (and humidity), frequent thunderstorms and luxuriant growth have replaced spring's cool refreshing mornings and delicate wildflowers. By now, you're probably wading through that thick and luxuriant growth.
This is also the time of year when garden companions carefully planned to bloom during the summer in our perennial borders and woodland edges ignite the landscape. Summer's intense light and heat create the perfect conditions for an amazing array of bold flower colors and textures.
If you haven't done so, begin to explore some of the fine plants that help make the garden a focal point of interest in early summer.
Bright and beautiful
Right now, a wide range of native plants are exploding into flower, providing a remarkable showcase of color and adaptability. Here are just a few examples worth adding to your summer garden.
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Nature’s Landscapes is a monthly column by Mt. Cuba Center that focuses on the native plants of the Piedmont region, which lies between the Atlantic coastal plain and the Appalachians, stretching from New York to Alabama. Today’s column is written by Rick J. Lewandowski, director of Mt. Cuba Center.
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