July 2009 — Fascinating Facts Print
Check out ‘Fascinating Facts’ each month for new and interesting facts about some of your favorite perennials. Great for dinner party conversation, or to share with your garden center customers.
  • Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) contains aromatic substances of benefit to people suffering from depression, stress and fatigue.
  • Butterfly bushes (Buddleja davidii, e.g. ‘Empire blue, ‘Nanho Blue’, Royal Purple’ and Pink Delight’) with light purple and purple-pink flowers attract the most butterflies. Butterflies have definite preferences for certain colors.