Monthly Archives: July 2011

PLANT:  Purple Cone Flower – Echinacea var. ZONE:  3/4 FLOWER COLOR:  The traditional purple cone flower boasts the dark purple cone-like center surrounded by purple petals.  However, more and more varieties appear to be popping up with my favourites including … Continue reading →

PLANT:  Shasta Daisy – Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Becky’ ZONE:  4 FLOWER COLOR:  The white blooms are very large with yellow center BLOOM TIME:  June to July SUN EXPOSURE:  Sun to Part Shade FEATURES:  Daisies are a personal favourite of mine … Continue reading →

PLANT:  Day Lily – Hemerocalis var. ZONE:  3 FLOWER COLOR:  Available in a number of varieties and therefore colors but our favourites are re-blooming dwarf varieties (yellow and purple) and the native day lily, Fulva (orange). BLOOM TIME:  Summer (dependant … Continue reading →