The butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a member of the milkweed family. Plants grow 2 to 3 feet tall and produce flat-topped clusters of bright orange flowers from July through September. Their flowers attract several…
Bee balms like an even supply of moisture during the growing season. For best performance, water bee balms every 7 to 10 days during dry periods. When watering, soak the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. Apply a mulch around…
Dozens of native prairie and woodland perennials are wonderful ornamental additions to the landscape. These plants are all native to the state of Iowa. The list includes plants that grow in a wide variety of conditions, from sun to…
