Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
Dynamic Accumulator: | K (Potassium) Mg (Magnesium) S (Sulfur) Fe (Iron) |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
June brings the end of school, Father's Day and summer. Summer brings hot weather and plants may need extra water. Honey bees will also need extra water to keep the hive cool.
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Posted by Mindy03 (Delta KY) on Apr 23, 2012 5:49 PM Honey bees get nectar and pollen from this plant. [ Reply to this comment | |
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