Originally posted – October 5, 2020
Fall is a great time to add perennials to the garden. The weather is not as taxing on the plants thus making watering less of a concern. As long as there is time for the plants to naturalize before the ground freezes, they will be all set for the Spring.
I was fortunate to receive a boat load of native plants at no cost. It will be great to add some new plant species. I have some available spacing, but want to add plants in a thoughtful manner.
In the lower garden, I added Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) and some blue bee balm (Morarda spp.). I also added some Joe Pye and tall Pholx.
In the upper garden, I added Goldenrod ‘fireworks’ (Solidago) and some late-blooming Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia spp.). Also added Carolina Lupine (Thermopsis villosa).
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