Wet spot in your yard? Make use of it with a wide selection of perennials, trees or shrubs. All of these plants can take a constantly moist soil, but only a few can tolerate standing water. Tip for planting in wet spces: Be sure to amend your soil prior to planting! Contant moisture wicks away … Read more
There’s nothing better than the sound of bees buzzing and the glimpse of butterfly wings around your garden. Not only do these creatures add liveliness to your yard, but they’re also critical members of our ecosystem that need our support. Cross Creek recognizes the importance of pollinators and seeks to educate our customers on the best plants to include in a pollinator garden; we’ve compiled a few of our favorites below.
The trees and shrubs available at Cross Creek Nursery are native to dozens of different countries with different habitats and climates. Read on to learn about the range of native plants to choose from and how they can positively transform your outdoor space.Â
Butterfly Weed Incarnata 1G
Also known as Swamp Milkweed, this perennial may grow up to 5′ tall and produces clusters of pink flowers that bloom mid-spring and into the early fall. Plant in full sun in well draining soil. Milkweed is an important food source for the monarch butterfly caterpillars. Plant in pollinator gardens, near a pond or in naturalized areas.
Also known as milkweed or butterfly weed, this native perennial grows 1-3 feet tall and sports showy orange blooms from summer through fall. It is a host plant for caterpillars and a food source for adult butterflies.