Thursday, October 9, 2014

5 Great Perennials to Plant This Fall

Fall planting for spring flowers need not be restricted to bulb planting. Most herbaceous perennials, even the fall flowering ones that traditionally go into the ground in spring, are happier when they get a head start over spring planting. Under a layer of mulch their roots continue to grow and establish themselves while their crowns get some rest before the warm weather prods them into putting out new growth. So plant some perennials before you hang up your garden gloves and spades. Here are a few must-haves for every garden: Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) Zones 3-9 These beauties grow about...

















5 Great Perennials to Plant This Fall

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