Plant of the month series July 2018 for Boulder and Longmont Colorado landscapes JULY: BLACK EYED SUSAN ‘GOLDSTURM’ Blackeyed Susan or Rudbeckia fulgida is a commonly used perennial orange coneflower. It likes full sun for best blooming, prefers dry organic soils, and will tolerate drought once established. It can wilt easily when first planted, so … More Black Eyed Susan is July Plant of the Month
Plant of the month series June 2018 for Boulder Colorado landscapes JUNE: BLUE MUFFIN VIBURNUM Viburnum dentatum Blue Muffin is a compact form of Arrowood Viburnum. It has serrated leaves and rich, creamy white flowers in flat topped clusters in mid May through June. Flowers fall and are replaced by vibrant blue berries which birds … More Blue Muffin Viburnum is June Plant of the Month
Plant of the month series May 2018 for Boulder and Longmont, Colorado area landscapes MAY: COMPACT ORIENTAL SPRUCE Picea orientalis compacta is a slow growing evergreen that is highly prized in a specimen evergreen garden landscape. Growing only 12’ high and 5-6’ wide after 40 years, it is a fabulous addition to a small yard. … More Compact Oriental Spruce is May Plant of The Month
Plant of the month series April 2018 for Boulder and Broomfield Colorado area landscapes APRIL: MOCKORANGE Philadelphus or Mockorange is a shrub native to much of the world. It is found natively in North America, Central America, Asia and Southeast Europe of which there are about 60 species that range in height from 3’ to … More Mockorange is the April 2018 Plant of the Month
Plant of the month series March 2018 for Boulder Colorado landscapes MARCH: STANDING OVATION SERVICEBERRY Amelanchier alnifolia “Obelisk” or Standing Ovation Serviceberry is another one of the more columnar specimens available for small yard landscapes along the Front Range of Colorado. Reaching a height of about 12-15’ and 4-5’ wide, its upright form earns it … More Standing Ovation Serviceberry is the March 2018 Plant of the Month
