6b evergreen succession
I’m in southeast Michigan, hardiness zone 6b, and if like to add a small or mid size evergreen to my yard for some winter interest, any suggestions?...
Ohio Spiderwort Blooms (sh.itjust.works)
Despite being nowhere near Ohio, Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis) still love growing here. They only bloom in the morning because the afternoon sun causes the flowers to shrivel up, but no worries because there will be a whole new batch the next day! Florida, USA
Singh - 2018 - Are N Fertilizers Deleterious to Soil Health? (drive.google.com)
Abstract: Soil is one of the most important natural resources and medium for plant growth. Anthropogenic interventions such as tillage, irrigation, and fertilizer application can affect the health of the soil. Use of fertilizer nitrogen (N) for crop production influences soil health primarily through changes in organic matter...
Swamp Sunflowers (sh.itjust.works)
Here are last year’s swamp sunflowers (Helianthus angustifolius) in bloom. A hurricane knocked them all over a week before blooming so I’m hoping this year they will get to bloom upright! Florida, USA
Shiny Leaf Coffee (sh.itjust.works)
Shiny leaf coffee (Psychotria nervosa) is my favorite native plant and it is also a favorite of the local bees! Zone 9b, Florida, USA
Ratibida pinnata (Yellow Coneflower) with a TINY HOVERFLY! (sh.itjust.works)
Swamp Milkweed with a visitor (sh.itjust.works)
Swamp Milkweed with what I believe is a mason bee. Zone 9b, Florida, USA.
Purple Coneflower with a BEE! (pixelfed.social)
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Milkweed) (pixelfed.social)
Hypericum kalmianum (Kalm's St. John's-Wort, Pot of Gold) (pixelfed.social)
First flower at 2 years old.
Campanula rotundifolia (Harebell, Bluebell Bellflower) (pixelfed.social)
Passion Vine Flowers (sh.itjust.works)
My passion vine blooming earlier this year before all the caterpillars ate it. Zone 9b, Florida, USA
Sweetbay Magnolia (sh.itjust.works)
Here’s my sweetbay (Magnolia virginiana) blooming earlier this year. Smells like lemons! Zone 9b, Florida, USA
Monarda fistulosa (wild bergamot / bee balm) (pixelfed.social)
Cornus alternifolia (Pagoda Dogwood) (pixelfed.social)
Caulophyllum thalictroides (Blue Cohosh) (pixelfed.social)
Blue Cohosh slowly spreading beneath an invasive maple forest.
Echinacea purpurea cultivar (coneflower) (pixelfed.social)
Trillium grandiflorum (White Trillium) (pixelfed.social)
Trillium grandiflorum in it’s natural habitat, looking a bit weary.
Physocarpus opulifolius (Ninebark) of the Rosaceae family (pixelfed.social)
This flower of a ninebark cultivar includes a small bee performing some sort of important task.
Lanceleaf coreopsis of the Asteraceae family (pixelfed.social)
This 2 year old plant is finally starting to bloom! Notice the tiny bug taking a moment to enjoy.
