Pruning away spent flower spikes can also help extend the blooming period
Monarda 'Peter's Purple' is a delightful natural hybrid
Do note that the mother plant will decline after flowering
and it flourishes up to an elevation of 500 feet
well-drained soils but tolerates clay and dry soils and is even drought tolerant once established
Southern Blue Flag Iris Size:1 Gallon Pruning away spent flower spikesIris virginica Commonly known as Virginia Iris, Southern Blue Flag, Great Blue Flag, and Blue Flag Iris. Native primarily to wetlands, marshes, lake sides, stream banks, and other moist, open areas in the eastern half of the United States and southern Canada. It typically grows to 2' tall (less frequently to 3') and features non fragrant violet blue flowers with falls that are crested with yellow and white. Flower color can vary considerably from very