The milkweed-shaped pods appear in fall and can be a winter interest.
The multi-colored flower clusters are a combination of yellow, gold and orange.
The upright plant grows 1-2 feet tall.
Butterfly weed grows best in full sun with well-draining soil.
This versatile perennial plant can be used in many types of gardens.
If aphids are a bother, gardeners should allow beneficial insects to control the aphids.
Insecticides will harm butterflies and other wildlife gardens are meant to benefit.
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This native plant is found in regions spanning northern New England to southern Minnesota, in the United States.
In northern Wisconsin, this plant is called Indian paintbrush and grows along rural roads in sandy gravel.
Planting Lantana
The lantana plant has a strong structure of stiff stems and forest-green pungent-smelling foliage.
Each individual flower cluster is mixed confetti of colors, and later will form berries if not deadheaded.
The plant grows from 1-6 feet high and wide.
Lantanas semi-trailing habit makes it a good choice for hanging containers as well as a ground cover.
This plant is hardy in zones 8-11.
Lantana thrives in full sun and is heat and drought tolerant.
This plant with its fragrant flowers should be grown in scented gardens, as well.
Anne Marie a shorter lantana at 12-14 but trails 24-36.
Peach Sunrise from Balls Landmark series is 12 tall and needs 18-24 spacing.
Xeriscape gardening is a resourceful garden technique that uses drought tolerant plants.
When creating a xeriscape garden attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds of the region by adding native plants.
