I'm curious about the cup plant. I was of the impression it was native to the Eastern U.S. Similarly, I'm intrigued by the Eupatorium coelestinum. I planted giant mountain aster about a decade ago thinking it was indigenous to the region, but I believe I was wrong about that. Due to annual infestations of lace bug (not lace wing) it has never done "well" here. I might try blue mist flower instead! Thanks for the ideas.
Thanks for your comments, Elizabeth. Perennial blue mist is a very interesting addition for the pollinators in the fall. It is beginning to bloom now and you are welcome to many plants. Cup plant is certainly naturalized around here, loved by many pollinators and assertively invasive. Just as I like it, good for the wild garden.
I remember enjoying hearing you read your poetry. I would like to hear that once again. Perhaps you could include a reading of your writings at some point in the future.
Very nice, Erica, the poem especially.
I'm curious about the cup plant. I was of the impression it was native to the Eastern U.S. Similarly, I'm intrigued by the Eupatorium coelestinum. I planted giant mountain aster about a decade ago thinking it was indigenous to the region, but I believe I was wrong about that. Due to annual infestations of lace bug (not lace wing) it has never done "well" here. I might try blue mist flower instead! Thanks for the ideas.
Thanks for your comments, Elizabeth. Perennial blue mist is a very interesting addition for the pollinators in the fall. It is beginning to bloom now and you are welcome to many plants. Cup plant is certainly naturalized around here, loved by many pollinators and assertively invasive. Just as I like it, good for the wild garden.
Beautiful
Another beautiful piece.
I remember enjoying hearing you read your poetry. I would like to hear that once again. Perhaps you could include a reading of your writings at some point in the future.