Mothers Day
Apr 24
2009
Mother’s Day is on May 10th – If you are planning to buy, and give, a live plant as a gift for a special Mother in your life, you might want to try this one. I found a plan for filling a large container with flowers designed to attract butterflies in an issue of Better Homes and Gardens. It will thrive most of the summer on a deck or patio with minimal care. Check out your local garden centers in the next few weeks and buy 3 “Chrystal White” zinnia angustofolia, 2 Heliotrope (Heliotropium “Marine”), and 1 Coleus (Solenostemum “Brilliancy”). If these plants aren’t available you can usually asked a knowledgeable salesperson for a butterfly attracting substitute. Or, find a container of Buttery Fly Seed mix, read the names of some of the flowers listed there, and look for those plants in the garden center. Plant them in potting soil designed for containers and enjoy! Here’s a photo of the results! Happy Mother’s Day! Linda 04-24-09
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