Growing ornamental edibles in containers is high on my agenda this summer. For the garden beds, I’m providing more nectar- and pollen-rich plants for the crowd of pollinators I hope to attract, but for myself, I’d like to have beautiful edible plants in containers where I can admire them — and also take a bite! I’ve got plans for pretty pots of strawberries and … [Read more...] about Ornamental strawberries and peppers in pots
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Attention-getting ‘Caradonna’ perennial sage
Among the new plants I put in this spring is perennial sage ‘Caradonna’ (Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’, also listed as S. x sylvestris ‘Caradonna’, Zone 4, 24 x 18 in / 60 x 45 cm). The intensely dark violet-blue spikes are highlighted with a slight copper inflorescence at the base of each flower and always draw the attention of anyone passing it along the front walkway. The deep … [Read more...] about Attention-getting ‘Caradonna’ perennial sage
