HOMESTEAD HOW-TO
Also known as dead nettle, lamium is a tough and adaptable ground cover, ideal for controlling erosion in shady areas.
These hardy flowers attract pollinators and make excellent cut flowers.
A tough and undemanding perennial, catmint thrives in sun or partial shade, producing delicate lavender-blue flowers all summer.
Each flower lasts only a day, but with multiple buds on each stem, they provide continuous color for weeks.
Perfect for slopes and open spaces, this deer-resistant perennial attracts hummingbirds while thriving in sun or partial shade.
A must-have for pollinator gardens, butterfly weed is a variety of milkweed with fiery orange, yellow, or red blooms.