I can not remember where I found this. I hope this makes you smile on this rainy day. #landscapingnearrosemount #landscapernearrosemount #landscapingservices #landscapernearme #dakotacounty #landscapingnearmeSee more…

Plant Spotlight. Common name: Dark Towers Beardtongue Scientific name: Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers' Sun: Full sun to part shade Size: 30" to 36" tall, 18" to 24" wide Flowers: Light Pink Bloom: June to July Uses: Mass plantings and general garden use Dark Towers Beardtongue has masses of beautiful spikes of white tubular flowers with a pink reverse rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which emerge from distinctive violet flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. Dark Towers Beardtongue is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics. Dark Towers Beardtongue will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. #landscapernearrosemount #landscapingnearroemount #landscapingservices #landscapernearme #dakotacounty #landscapingnearme #polinatorfriendly #minnesotanativeplants #polinators #minnesotanativelandscapes #polinatorfriendlyplantsSee more…

Plant Spotlight. Common name: Beebalm Scientific name: Monarda Sun: Full sun to part shade Size: 8" to 24" tall, 10" to 24" wide Flowers: Pinks, Reds, or Purples Bloom: July to September Uses: Mass plantings, general garden use, and naturalizing and woodland gardens. Note: This is just general information covering all Beebalm plants. Beebalm is a pollinator-friendly plant and deer resistant. Beebalm has masses of beautiful clusters of fragrant flowers from mid-summer to early fall. It is a herbaceous perennial with a mounded form. It is best planted in groupings. This is a fast growing perennial. Beebalm will require occasional maintenance and should be cut back in late fall for winter prep. Beebalm does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant to urban pollution and will even thrive in the inner city environments. #landscapernearrosemount #landscapingnearroemount #landscapingservices #landscapernearme #dakotacounty #landscapingnearme #polinatorfriendly #minnesotanativeplants #polinators #minnesotanativelandscapes #polinatorfriendlyplantsSee more…