Friday, April 16, 2010

EXCITING DAYS AHEAD -

ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE

UPDATE . . .


The fence and tent have gone up.


On Monday over 7,500 plants will be delivered.


More and more area residents have discovered the beauty of natives.

You should too!


WILDFLOWER & NATIVE PLANT SALE
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
10 A.M. - 12 NOON
RAIN OR SHINE
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
75 GRASSLANDS ROAD
VALHALLA, NY 10595
(914) 606-7870

Friday, April 9, 2010

The Native Plant Center Announces the

2010 Perennial Plant of the Year








Dicentra eximia

Common name: Wild Bleeding Heart
Hardiness: Zones 3 - 9
Light: Shade to Part Sun
Soil: Average to Moist
Size: 12"–18" tall x 12"–18" wide
Foliage: Medium green, deeply cut, fern-like foliage
Flowers: Heart shaped pink flowers
Bloom Time: Late spring through fall
Wildlife Value: Long season of nectar for native bees.
Dicentra eximia is one of our longest blooming native wildflowers in the Eastern United States. It is easy to grow, rarely damaged by deer, and will gently re-seed itself.

2010 Woody Plant of the Year






Kalmia latifolia

Common name: Mountain Laurel
Hardiness: Zones 4 - 9
Light: Sun to Light Shade
Soil: Average to Moist; prefers acidic soil with good drainage
Size: 4’ – 10’ tall x 4’– 10’ wide (variable)
Foliage: Evergreen, dark green leaves
Flowers: White to pink (variable)
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Wildlife Value: Good winter cover for wildlife
Kalmia latifolia is one of our most loved native shrubs with 4 season interest highlighted by a beautiful flower show starting in late spring. Happiest with good drainage, good air circulation, and acidic soil.