Rose of Sharon - Helene
Helene Hibiscus, Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene', is an upright shrub with large saucer shaped flowers that bloom from July until frost. Its flowers are single, pure white, with a red center. This waxy dark green foliaged plant is valuable as a specimen plant. Helene is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, but its best flowering occurs in full sun. It tolerates poor soils and some drought, is very tolerant of summer heat and humidity, and generally tolerant of urban conditions. If you prune in the spring it will keep its shape. This xeriscape plant is a vigorous, upright, vase-shaped, deciduous shrub that typically grows 8-12’ tall. Helene may be massed, planted in groups, used as a specimen, a foundation plant, or shrub borders. It can also be used as a hedge or screen. It has no serious insect or disease problems. ... more
Butterfly Bush - White The White Butterfly bush, Buddleia davidii 'Alba', is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun. This deciduous bush becomes weedy and sparse with diminished flowering performance if not grown in full sun. Does poorly in wet conditions. In USDA Zones 5 and 6, this plant will often die to the ground in winter and therefore is often grown in the manner of an herbaceous perennial. Removal of spent flower spikes during the growing season will encourage additional bloom, but consider leaving final blooms in place to facilitate reseeding.
