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Hyssop is the January 2022 Plant of the Month for Longmont CO area landscapes

Plant of the Month for Longmont CO area landscapes-January 2022

January 6, 2022

Hyssop Longmont, CO area landscapes {Plant of the Month Series} Agastache or Hyssop is an aromatic flowering perennial in the catmint subtribe that contains 22 species. They are mainly native to North America, and the genus was established in the mid 1700’s. Common ones used in our Longmont Colorado landscapes include Agastache rupestris or Sunset … More Plant of the Month for Longmont CO area landscapes-January 2022

Golden St Johns Wort-Hypericum frondosum Sunburst-12-21-Louisville-CO landscaping

Plant of the Month for Louisville CO area landscapes-December 2021

December 7, 2021

St. John’s Wort Louisville, CO area landscapes {Plant of the Month Series} St. John’s Wort, or Hypericum frondosum is a woody shrub about 3-4’ high and wide that grows readily in North America. It is native to the southeastern United States. It has small showy yellow flowers and abundant blue tinged to green foliage. It … More Plant of the Month for Louisville CO area landscapes-December 2021

Plant of the Month for Lafayette CO area landscapes-November 2021

November 10, 2021

Wild Blue Flax Lafayette, CO area landscapes {Plant of the Month Series} Wild Blue Flax or Linum lewisii is a truly xeric Colorado native, standing 18” tall with lanky stems that rarely stand upright (see picture). It is named after Meriweather Lewis who forged the Lewis and Clark Trail in the northwest United States. Its … More Plant of the Month for Lafayette CO area landscapes-November 2021

Cranesbill Geranium for Longmont CO landscaping

Plant of the Month for Longmont CO area landscapes-October 2021

October 8, 2021

Blue Cranesbill Geranium Longmont, CO area landscapes {Plant of the Month Series} Cranesbill Geranium is a winter hardy perennial bedding plant that is often planted in woodsy type settings as it does well in shade and sun. Since there are over 400 species of geranium, keeping it simple in this article is best. They will … More Plant of the Month for Longmont CO area landscapes-October 2021

Furman's Red Salvia-Erie-Colorado-Landscape-Design

September 2021 Plant of the Month for Erie Colorado area landscapes

September 20, 2021

Furman’s Red Salvia Erie Colorado area landscapes {Plant of the Month Series} Salvia greggii ‘Furman’s Red’ is a drought tolerant xeric plant that blends well with western native plants and attracts hummingbirds. It is the most cold tolerant of the Salvia greggii family and blooms in late spring, often throughout the summer depending on conditions, … More September 2021 Plant of the Month for Erie Colorado area landscapes