Yours is gorgeous. We have it growing wild everywhere here so I thought I'd like to try it despite my DRY sandy soil. I stuck it by where the roof drains off. The plant is healthy, but lacking in any blossums.....even though it's in full bloom in the swamps down the road. Hmmmmmmmmm It is a magnet for the wildlife. Love it!
There's always action on the Joe-Pye, isn't there! It's by far the most popular plant according to the insects in my yard, I've never seen birds on mine though, that's cool. If you haven't already, you might want to try going out after dark with a flashlight and seeing who's on it then. I was shocked when I did, a whole new batch of characters comes out!
The proof is in the pudding...Joe Pye can't be beat!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and your sense of humor!
ReplyDeleteIt is a butterfly magnet!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, John...
Cheers!
Linda :o)
Love the title! I have been wanting to plant these..Great shots!.
ReplyDeleteYours is gorgeous. We have it growing wild everywhere here so I thought I'd like to try it despite my DRY sandy soil. I stuck it by where the roof drains off. The plant is healthy, but lacking in any blossums.....even though it's in full bloom in the swamps down the road. Hmmmmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteIt is a magnet for the wildlife. Love it!
There's always action on the Joe-Pye, isn't there! It's by far the most popular plant according to the insects in my yard, I've never seen birds on mine though, that's cool. If you haven't already, you might want to try going out after dark with a flashlight and seeing who's on it then. I was shocked when I did, a whole new batch of characters comes out!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. The pruning worked? I'll have to try that next year. Maybe then the summer rainstorms won't send mine laying horizontal as much.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photography of your Joe Pye and nature :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like something I should try in my garden! Beautiful photos!!
ReplyDeleteThe bird was a nice surprise.
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