Tag: Flower
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Borage
Borage: Borago officinalis The reason I have Borage is for its use in companion planting. Companion planting is a strategy to improve your garden by having plants near each other that offer particular benefits. Borage confuses the mother moths of the tomato hornworms and manduca. Borage is thought to protect legumes, spinach, brassicas (such as cabbage) and strawberries. Borage Read more
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Daffodils
Daffodils (Narcissus) come up in early spring. Their blossoms are wonderful to see indicating spring is here! These early bloomers are great for filling in the early spring habit with blossoms for native pollinators and bees. Daffodil bulbs are planted rather deep and therefore are deeper than most other plants. This allows other plants to be planted in the same area Read more
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Lupine
Lupinus, commonly known as lupin or lupine, is a flowering legume plant. Lupine fixes nitrogen from the air into the soil. The process is similar to other legumes such as clover, alfalfa and beans. Lupine can improve the soil and benefits the plants around it. This plant has very colorful flowers and many different colors varieties exist. These flowers attract bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds. Read more