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Cut-leaved Coneflower
(Rudbeckia laciniata)
This tall rudbeckia lends color to the Wild Garden at a time
when many other perennials are petering out.
White American
Beautyberry
(Callicarpa americana)
This white-berried form of the american beautyberry seems to
fruit just a hairsbreath later than its more common purple-berried
sibling. Equally appealing to mockingbirds! |
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Bougainvillea
(Bougainvillea spectabilis)
Although difficult to grow sucessfully in New Orleans due to
its love of dry, rocky, mediterranean conditions, Longue Vue
is fortunate to have a marvellous specimen in the Discovery
Garden.
Goldenrod 'Fireworks'
(Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks')
This form of the roadside wildflower has a groundcover-like
habit of growth with vivid, 12-18" tall golden fountains
of blooms that do very much resemble fireworks! |
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Hyacinth Bean
(Dolichos lablab)
The beautiful vine with the funny latin name! The hyacinth bean
is not only a great butterfly attractor but an important food
source for Africa and Asia.
White Turtlehead
(Chelone Lyonii)
The bloom of this unusual native perennial definitely does resemble
a little turtle with its head poking out from under its shell!
Also found in a lavender hue. |
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Ironweed
(Vernonia fasciculata)
This tall, deep purple-bloomed native perennial is a favorite
nectar source for the Monarch butterfly.
Firespike
(Odontonema strictum)
This tropical evergreen is an absolute hummingbird magnet! Will
bloom in shade or sun and easy as can be to care for! |
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