Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Dogbane family

Butterfly weed – info, planting, care and tips

2021-02-18 0

Bright orange flowers, unique fruit decoration, favorite of butterflies: the butterfly weed is an outstanding feature of natural gardens. Profile of butterfly weed: Scientific name: Asclepias tuberosa Plant family: dogbane family (Apocynaceae) Other names: butterflyweed, […]

Lesser periwinkle (Vinca minor)
Dogbane family

Lesser periwinkle – info, planting, care and tips

2021-01-25 0

From mid-April, the lesser periwinkle shows its beautiful blue flowers. Here you can read how to properly plant and care for Vinca minor in the garden. Profile of lesser periwinkle: Scientific name: Vinca minor Plant […]

Bigleaf periwinkle (Vinca major)
Dogbane family

Bigleaf periwinkle – planting, care and tips

2020-10-21 0

Bigleaf periwinkle is used by many as a ground cover. The bright blue flowers then ring in spring every year. Here are tips for planting and care. Profile of bigleaf periwinkle: Scientific name: Vinca major […]