2023 PLANT LIST
All of my plants have been selected for both an important pollen and/or nectar source as well as larval host plants for native butterflies and moths, and all but a few are natives. The alien plants that I have added are non-invasive and they contribute favorably to the garden environment. The following is a list of seeds that have been planted for the 2023 season. The seedlings are planted in 2 ½” pots, and sold 3 for $10. Because these plants are seedlings, they are not identical to each other. I recommend planting 3 of the same kind of plant in a 18” triangle, to end up with a nice, slightly varied clump. This will also ensure cross pollination. Because most of these plants are also important seed sources for birds, I do not recommend dead-heading. I do recommend adding a pinch of bone meal at planting time. This will aid in rapid establishment. Once established, no further feeding is necessary, and most of the plants are very drought tolerant. An established meadow in my yard received no water during the drought of 2022, and still looked great.