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Sedum Flower And Clethra Bush Are Wonderful For A Butterfly Garden
The Sedum flower and the Clethra bush may seem like a strange combination for a garden. These two plant specimens add such a unique look, and have their own characteristics. Each plant is highlighted by their rich toned leaves and their flowers. Both of these specimens can grow in a wide variety of climates. They are wonderful plants for a butterfly garden. In the
garden project section,
there is a page on other shrubs and flowers that would enhance a butterfly garden. | | Autumn Joy |
 | | Red Carpet |
 | | Elizabeth |
Sedum is a very popular flower in zones three through eleven in the United States. It is considered a perennial in many regions and is a hardy plant. There are many varieties available, and this plant will do well in full sun. The Sedum specie needs well drained soil and can be drought tolerant. It actually does well if watered less then other plant specimens. The photos above are two of my favorite varieties of this plant. The Autumn Joy is spectacular in the late summer to fall. The flowers form an umbrella shape and when they bloom, their color is is full of pink tones. In the fall, the flower erupts into a brilliant rose - red tone. The flowers are wonderful around a solid evergreen shrub. Autumn Joy will mature to eighteen inches high, and eighteen to twenty four inches wide. Great specimen for any garden setting. The Red Carpet or Elizabeth is a delightful addition to your landscape area. This is a smaller version of the Sedum. It only matures to three to four inches in height, and will sprawl out up to twenty four inches. This makes a wonderful ground cover. The tiny red flowers appear in May and bloom throughout the summer into the fall season. The Snowcrop - Vera Jameson has pink flowers that bloom in late summer into the fall. It is also small and will grow six to eight inches and can spread out to a foot. The pink flower start their bloom in late spring and will continue throughout the summer months. Another Snowcrop is the Purple Emperor, blooms gorgeous pink to purple tone flowers in the summer. It is also small and will grow six to eight inches and can spread up to a foot. The pink flowers start their bloom in late spring and will continue throughout the summer months. If there are other flowers you are looking for to accent your gardens, feel free to search Google or this site.
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 | | Close Up Of Clethra |
 | | Delicate Flowers - Clethra |
The Clethra is a deciduous bush that will create beauty in zones three through nine. The Clethra is considered an ornamental shrub, and will grow in full sun to partial shade. This specimen will mature to around five to six feet tall and about four to five feet wide. It has some similarities to the butterfly bush, as once it ages, it may become leggy. Pruning back can be done in the springtime, or in fall after flowers are done blossoming.
Properly pruning
this plant will ensure its health in the future. This is a wonderful shrub to attract butterflies. The striking pink flower will begin to blossom in late July to early August, and continue on through early September. The flowers also produce a wonderful aroma. Clethra can adapt to a variety of soils, but does will accelerate in moist to wet soil conditions. Both the
Sedum and the Clethra can create an a ray of color next to some evergreen Arborvitaes.
These two specimens that have their place in so many different possible landscapes and garden. Each specie represents a wonderful new look to your outdoor area. The Sedum and Clethra are a definite choice if grown in your location.
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