{"id":1213,"date":"2024-06-24T13:50:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T13:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/?p=1213"},"modified":"2024-06-24T14:15:42","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T14:15:42","slug":"early-spring-blooming-perennials-8-early-risers_files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/early-spring-blooming-perennials-8-early-risers_files\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Spring Blooming Perennials \u2013 8 Early Risers_files"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1719237005914{padding-right: 100px !important;padding-left: 150px !important;}&#8221; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6679792641d61&#8243; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5NzkyNjQxZDYxIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfc2VjdGlvbiIsImRhdGEiOnsidGFibGV0Ijp7fSwibW9iaWxlIjp7fX19&#8243; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_gradient_switch=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_disable_overflow=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-667979377e0e9\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-667979377e0e9 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_38dfd8f2b61e48698fa6cefb0498a2a8mv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_38dfd8f2b61e48698fa6cefb0498a2a8mv2.png 524w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_38dfd8f2b61e48698fa6cefb0498a2a8mv2-300x278.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-667979727e3fa\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-667979727e3fa text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_dbb2ab5bf6364078ab294890e01dab5cmv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_dbb2ab5bf6364078ab294890e01dab5cmv2.png 348w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_dbb2ab5bf6364078ab294890e01dab5cmv2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_dbb2ab5bf6364078ab294890e01dab5cmv2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"wd-text-block-css\" href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/css\/parts\/el-text-block.min.css?ver=7.4.3\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-667979621a594\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-667979621a594 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p>Nothing is a more sure sign that spring is just around the corner than observing snowdrops in the snow or tiny yellow and purple crocuses popping their heads through the ground. These types of flowers originate from bulbs. But what about other perennials? Learn about some early spring blooming perennials and see how and when to plant them to bring you joy this spring.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Some of the links within this post are affiliate links on which I receive a small compensation for the sale of certain items.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-667979a747fd0\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-667979a747fd0 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-9rugk\" class=\"_2nRm2 _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"><strong>Early Spring Blooming Perennials<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block11\"><\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block12\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-f9vtg\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Perennials are welcoming in early spring. Since they come up every year without much fuss, they are wonderful to have in the garden for instant beauty and a pick-me-up when you think winter will never end. To have continuous blooms throughout the growing season, refer to <a class=\"_06hOl MRQmD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestgardeningforbeginners.com\/post\/continuous-blooming-perennials-what-a-lovely-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><u>Continuous Blooming Perennials<\/u><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block13\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-98ara\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-apdvc\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Examine your garden and see where you can incorporate some of these perennials into your existing design.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797a05581b0\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797a05581b0 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/img.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/img.jpg 728w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/img-300x37.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797ac021be6\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797ac021be6 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-9rugk\" class=\"_2nRm2 _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Hellebore\/ Lenten Rose<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797acbd08eb\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797acbd08eb text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_299af20710684b3baf0d068c4b1308b6mv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_299af20710684b3baf0d068c4b1308b6mv2.png 478w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_299af20710684b3baf0d068c4b1308b6mv2-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66797aefa5a97&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5N2FlZmE1YTk3Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797aff554a4\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797aff554a4 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"161\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_b22975a1398143cdbaeeb79a11cc28fbmv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_b22975a1398143cdbaeeb79a11cc28fbmv2.png 161w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_b22975a1398143cdbaeeb79a11cc28fbmv2-151x300.png 151w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66797af51f387&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5N2FmNTFmMzg3Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797b1986b06\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797b1986b06 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p>This flower blooms in late winter through spring (February through May). It is a long lasting flower that changes color throughout its blooming season. The hellebore blooms range from shades of whites to pinks to even black!<\/p>\n<p>It is a herbaceous perennial meaning it does not drop its leaves in the winter; an evergreen. The leaves, stems, and flowers are poisonous to pets and humans and are disliked by deer and other flower munching critters.<\/p>\n<p>One plant can produce up to 50 blooms once it matures in a few years! It is compact and easy to grow.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66797aefa5a97&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5N2FlZmE1YTk3Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797b349c779\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797b349c779 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-egl6s\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Choose an area where the plant will get dappled sun or partial shade. Under the canopy of high deciduous trees is ideal. Hellebore will even thrive in a fully shaded area. However, if it is too shaded, your plant will not produce as many blooms as it would in partial shade.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block31\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-4612k\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\">\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block32\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-7i5b\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"> <strong>===&lt;<\/strong><a class=\"_06hOl MRQmD\" href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3H18M9l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong>Purchase Hellebore through Etsy<\/strong><\/a><strong>&gt;===<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block33\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"MnOTC oaSxl\">\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-7oik9\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Sun Exposure: partial shade, shade<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-3pq24\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Soil Requirements: rich organic, well-drained<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-646oa\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">When to Plant: late winter after the ground has thawed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-cgen9\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Height: 1 to 2 feet with a similar width<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-8a94m\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Zone: 6-9 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block34\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-79gck\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"><strong>Primrose<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797b57b52c1\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797b57b52c1 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"411\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_d2f770d7d0d1452fba425da63748f1camv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_d2f770d7d0d1452fba425da63748f1camv2.png 411w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_d2f770d7d0d1452fba425da63748f1camv2-300x278.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 411px) 100vw, 411px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797b9f11f3a\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797b9f11f3a text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-9rjhe\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Primrose blooms in early spring. They come in a multitude of colors, heights, and forms. Their name means first; an apropriate name since they are one of the earliest blooming flowers in spring. They are very vigorous plants and will multiply from year to year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block39\"><\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block39\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-3do69\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">In the Victorian age, primrose signified youth and young love. Currently, throughout many cultures primrose signifies spring, protection, safety and love.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block41\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-nm6g\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block42\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-fljs8\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Primrose grows best in an environment that has cool summers. In fact they can bloom all summer long if given partial shade and moist, rich soil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block43\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-bnaum\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block44\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-f242u\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Their blooms range in color from white to cream, yellow, orange, and pink.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block45\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-eabeo\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block46\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-80q2r\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Place the plants about 6 to 12 inches apart and about 4 to 6 inches deep in rich organic soil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block47\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-cn4dp\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block48\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-dsipr\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"><strong> ===&lt;<\/strong><a class=\"_06hOl MRQmD\" href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3I3QvcR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong>Purchase Primrose through Etsy<\/strong><\/a><strong>&gt;===<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block49\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"MnOTC oaSxl\">\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-8cqlt\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Sun Exposure: partial shade; cool summers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-27nnu\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Soil Requirements: rich organic, well-drained<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-4jc2d\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">When to Plant: in the fall or early spring <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-dmja5\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Height: 6-20 inches tall; 8 to 20 inches wide (depending on the variety)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-ehlsa\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Zone: 4-8 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block50\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-b56jn\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"><strong>Creeping Phlox<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797be983014\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797be983014 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_504a9a6ad56f4a89b71e0d713e2f5e66mv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_504a9a6ad56f4a89b71e0d713e2f5e66mv2.png 512w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_504a9a6ad56f4a89b71e0d713e2f5e66mv2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_504a9a6ad56f4a89b71e0d713e2f5e66mv2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797c0d99812\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797c0d99812 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-5lci3\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Creeping phlox is a beautiful addition to a hill or other hard to plant area. It\u2019s not fussy about soil and will grow in almost any environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block57\"><\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block58\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-1de15\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">It prefers full to partial sun, but will bloom more in full sun. For the best environment, choose an area where it has morning sun followed by an afternoon with dappled shade. Water the plant during times of drought, otherwise just let it be.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797c1c044b6\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797c1c044b6 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_0ce2a8270e0742838db48dd30a08031bmv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_0ce2a8270e0742838db48dd30a08031bmv2.png 350w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_0ce2a8270e0742838db48dd30a08031bmv2-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797cd920e22\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797cd920e22 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-bkpa4\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">The flower is a small 5 pointed star that comes in colors of white, pink, purple, deep purple, lavender or bluish purple. It blooms profusely for 3 to 4 weeks from mid-spring to early summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block61\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-b0h2f\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block62\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-e8pnj\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">This flower is creeping and can become leggy. Cut off the leggy stems in late spring after the blooms have faded to promote new growth for the following season. The plant will produce more blossoms on new growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block63\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-pp2c\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block64\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-4q0d7\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"> <strong>===&lt;<\/strong><a class=\"_06hOl MRQmD\" href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/33E38N2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong>Purchase Creeping Phlox through Etsy<\/strong><\/a><strong>&gt;===<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block65\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"MnOTC oaSxl\">\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-9n5fc\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Sun Exposure: full to partial sun <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-c8u18\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Soil Requirements: not fussy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-81trv\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">When to Plant: in the spring or fall; after purchasing, plant it as soon as the ground thaws in early spring<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-a5jg3\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Height: grows from 4 to 6 inches tall; spreads to 2 feet wide<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6ak6u\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Zone: 3-9 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block66\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-2qq45\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"><strong>Bleeding Heart<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797ce9bac63\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797ce9bac63 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_e9d12c5a64b74b18b8d195ab93e587e6mv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_e9d12c5a64b74b18b8d195ab93e587e6mv2.png 625w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_e9d12c5a64b74b18b8d195ab93e587e6mv2-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66797d25750de&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5N2QyNTc1MGRlIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797d1a61409\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797d1a61409 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-ah9ei\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">The Bleeding Heart is native to North America. It is sometimes referred to as Turkey Corn, Fringed Bleeding Heart, or Wild Bleeding Heart. They grow naturally in the Appalachian Mountains from North Carolina through southwestern Pennsylvania.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block72\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-2ies8\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-93fdf\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">It is a herbaceous perennial plant that has curved, arched stems that produce a splash of heart-shaped flowers. Bleeding Heart has a rhizomatous root system and will spread to two feet. Its roots will survive cold winters, but the leaves will not. However, in milder climates the leaves and flowers will survive the winters.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66797d2c574a4&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5N2QyYzU3NGE0Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797d353f64c\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797d353f64c text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"271\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_78a550f4a48c47aca675e4b5bf34ced6mv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66797d25750de&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5N2QyNTc1MGRlIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797d61725ec\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797d61725ec text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-f82ss\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Where winters are more harsh the plant finishes its growth cycle when the temperatures turn warm. The flowers and some leaves will begin to fade and the plant will go dormant.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block76\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-69uub\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block77\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6g7jk\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Cut the stems and leaves back after they have yellowed and dropped. The roots will survive and a new plant will reappear next spring.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block78\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-1epns\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block79\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-eb3g6\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">You see Bleeding Hearts under a canopy of trees where they receive dappled sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block80\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-140pr\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block81\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-7u7v7\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">In the spring they produce beautiful heart shaped flowers in a variety of colors including white, pink, purple, and varieties thereof.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block82\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-9l4l\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block83\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6vl3j\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Bleeding hearts prefer moist, organic, well-drained soil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block84\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-cro7d\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block85\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-h2k2\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"> <strong> ===&lt;<\/strong><a class=\"_06hOl MRQmD\" href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3rYrSJ3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong>Purchase Bleeding Heart through Etsy<\/strong><\/a><strong>&gt;===<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block86\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"MnOTC oaSxl\">\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-67voe\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Sun Exposure: partial shade<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-2blvc\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Soil Requirements: rich, moist, organic, well-drained<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-daou7\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">When to Plant: bare rooted and\/or entire plants are best planted in early spring after the danger of frost<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-2gqid\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Height: will grow to 2 to 3 feet in approximately 60 days<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-7drr3\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Zone: 2-9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block87\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-v5gq\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"><strong>Virginia Bluebells<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797daf89df0\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797daf89df0 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_8f368d75cd4f4c0684a9a3ac7a134f81mv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_8f368d75cd4f4c0684a9a3ac7a134f81mv2.png 580w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_8f368d75cd4f4c0684a9a3ac7a134f81mv2-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797de5ce13f\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797de5ce13f text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-eomke\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Virginia Bluebells are a true sign that spring has sprung. The flowers begin as pink buds and then later turn blue. These perennials go dormant after they have bloomed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block92\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-f7h6d\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block93\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-81s67\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Cut back the plant after it has turned yellow. Its roots will withstand the summer, fall, and winter and sprout again in the spring.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block94\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-nl6c\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block95\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-2ijr7\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">It prefers dappled sunlight under a canopy of early spring deciduous trees. Virginia Bluebells also thrive in rich, well-drained, evenly moist soil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block96\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-907ha\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block97\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-f3pnq\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Divide the plants in late summer or early fall once they have become dense.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block98\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-qbhf\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block99\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-9gure\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"> <strong> ===&lt;<\/strong><a class=\"_06hOl MRQmD\" href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3s2lf8E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong>Purchase Virginia Bluebells through Etsy<\/strong><\/a><strong>&gt;===<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block100\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"MnOTC oaSxl\">\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-uvra\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Sun Exposure: partial to full shade<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-dsnm4\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Soil Requirements: rich, moist, well-drained<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-426d1\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">When to Plant: in early spring or the fall, 12 to 18 inches apart<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-epcfi\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Height: grow to about 2 feet high and 1 foot wide<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-c265s\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Zone: 3-8 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block101\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-f3i4m\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"><strong>Candytuft<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797dfb60480\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797dfb60480 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_21d658960449439a961008de463e61d6mv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_21d658960449439a961008de463e61d6mv2.png 605w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_21d658960449439a961008de463e61d6mv2-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797e2c2b71d\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797e2c2b71d text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-2pqot\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Candytuft is a dainty <a class=\"_06hOl MRQmD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestgardeningforbeginners.com\/post\/what-is-a-herbaceous-perennial-how-to-care-for-them\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><u>herbaceous perennial<\/u><\/a> that blooms profusely from March through May. The flowers will mature to a light pink hue. They also come in varieties of pink, red, and purple.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block106\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-d3p57\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">These perennials grow perfectly along a walkway, in a rock garden, or on the side of a wall.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block107\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-bgfj6\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">They prefer full sun, but will flower in partial shade.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block108\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-6hbr8\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block109\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-63gjm\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">You can start candytuft from seed indoors 16 to 20 days before the last frost. Once you have seedlings with 2 to 4 sets of leaves, transplant them to a sunny spot with well drained soil. The spot should have at least 5 straight hours of sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block110\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-dcu8n\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block111\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-fbbpm\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Candytuft is naturally deer and rabbit resistant and moderately salt tolerant.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block112\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-emm18\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block113\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-7737l\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">They can be made to bloom more than once in a season. View the video below to learn how.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block114\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-cq1nl\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block115\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-1h4id\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: right;\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"> <strong>===&lt;<\/strong><a class=\"_06hOl MRQmD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/search?q=Candytuft+plant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong>Purchase Candytuft through Etsy<\/strong><\/a><strong>&gt;===<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KWwbqiSWnIQ&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66797e4f1a38a&#8221; image_poster_switch=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797e6c7e3d3\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797e6c7e3d3 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"MnOTC oaSxl\">\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-3dlgn\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Sun Exposure: full sun to partial shade<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-bcec0\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Soil Requirements: prefers sandy well-drained soil<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-2it1u\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">When to Plant: from seeds \u2013 16 to 20 days indoors before the last frost; full plant \u2013 early fall or mid-April<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-fcvi0\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Height: 6-8 inches in height; spread 12 to 35 inches<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-ab3o6\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Zone: 3-9 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block120\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-5pl2k\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"><strong>Yellow Alyssum<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797e76175c0\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797e76175c0 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_4e382dbc39d7499096e91ab62615ee54mv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_4e382dbc39d7499096e91ab62615ee54mv2.png 586w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_4e382dbc39d7499096e91ab62615ee54mv2-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797e982d2ec\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797e982d2ec text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p>Yellow alyssum is a low growing, mounding perennial that blooms in April. It is also referred to as Basket of Gold. This alyssum has a spreading habit with clusters of yellow flowers on tall stalks.<\/p>\n<p>After it has finished blooming, cut it back by a third to encourage another bloom cycle. After the second bloom, do not cut back again. It will drop seeds to produce more flowers.<\/p>\n<p>Yellow Alyssum can tolerate up to 6 hours of full sun, but prefer part shade in the hottest part of the day.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797ea6f0686\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797ea6f0686 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"194\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_21f1c1738cdb4f3d9b7775a366c46732mv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797ee18ead1\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797ee18ead1 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-810dl\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">It is a great plant to put on a slope or have draped over rocks in a rock garden. Yellow Alyssum is drought resistant and is not fussy about its soil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block131\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-76fsi\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">The plant reseeds itself. Once the blossom has turned to seed, shake it so the seeds fall to the ground. You can then cut it back to a third of its size to promote a second set of blossoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block132\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-5sbjf\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block133\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-3h2sj\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"> <strong>===&lt;<\/strong><a class=\"_06hOl MRQmD\" href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3JKIkCZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong>Purchase Yellow Alyssum through Etsy<\/strong><\/a><strong>&gt;===<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block134\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"MnOTC oaSxl\">\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-v4e6\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Sun Exposure: full sun to partial shade<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-d3ibt\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Soil Requirements: not fussy; any kind but clay<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-3k63t\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">When to Plant: start seedlings indoors to be planted outside after last frost; put full plant outdoors after last frost<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-c3doo\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Height: 6 to 12 inches; width up to 18 inches<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-2fqj1\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Zone: 3-7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block135\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-ca2p0\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"><strong>Winter Heath<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797eece9d58\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797eece9d58 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_d69ceed4fe6d4bd2b77c06c4778bb7c7mv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_d69ceed4fe6d4bd2b77c06c4778bb7c7mv2.png 614w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_d69ceed4fe6d4bd2b77c06c4778bb7c7mv2-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66797f230e7fe&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5N2YyMzBlN2ZlIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797f2b3233b\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797f2b3233b text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p>Winter Heath begins blooming in January! What a pleasure to see clusters of purple blossoms on tall stems. It is native to mountainous areas of southern, eastern, and western Europe.<\/p>\n<p>It is a low-growing, mound forming plant and is not fussy. This versatile plant grows naturally in coniferous woodlands, stony slopes, coastal gardens, cottage gardens and containers.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66797f1d36bae&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5N2YxZDM2YmFlIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797f3ae7485\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66797f3ae7485 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"329\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_4d988c4aa8cf4ca9ab591fed2a1f842fmv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_4d988c4aa8cf4ca9ab591fed2a1f842fmv2.png 329w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_4d988c4aa8cf4ca9ab591fed2a1f842fmv2-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66797f230e7fe&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5N2YyMzBlN2ZlIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66797f717a72b\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66797f717a72b text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-f5prp\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Winter heath is ignored by deer and will attract bees on mild winter days because it produces nectar. It is drought tolerant once established and salt resistant.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block144\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-dgmpc\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block145\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-8q8g2\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">It is mostly pest and disease free. This plant looks best when planted in groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block146\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-c8pdp\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Winter heath will add interest to your winter garden because it changes color year round. It has pink, white, purple or red blooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block147\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-diuc7\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block148\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-do2bh\" class=\"WUhtL _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: right;\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"> <strong>===&lt;<\/strong><a class=\"_06hOl MRQmD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/search?q=winter+heath+plant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong>Purchase Winter Heath through Etsy<\/strong><\/a><strong>&gt;===<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block149\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"MnOTC oaSxl\">\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-5vb9e\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Sun Exposure: full sun <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6gj7\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Soil Requirements: sandy, acidic, moist, well-drained soil<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-2pqa6\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">When to Plant: early spring or early fall; dig a hole twice the size of the root ball<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-8sbs9\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Height: 6-12 inches; 18 inches wide<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"n9lT-\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-r1q9\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK oaSxl Lgome\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Zone: 5-7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block150\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-cdv7i\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\"><strong><em>TIP: When planning your garden, think about where there will be bare spots after these herbaceous perennials die down. You can either plant them next to later blooming plants, or fill in the bare areas with summer annuals such as begonias, impatiens or shade friendly petunias. Also think of color schemes. You want the flowers to complement each other. Refer to <\/em><\/strong><a class=\"_06hOl MRQmD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestgardeningforbeginners.com\/post\/beautiful-shade-garden-ideas-think-texture-and-color-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong><em><u>Beautiful Shade Garden Ideas.<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block151\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-db5vh\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block152\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-bs9ri\" class=\"_2nRm2 _7wDQO pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"_1lBjl\"><strong>Final Thoughts\/ Early Spring Blooming Perennials<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block153\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-fdve5\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block154\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-8n98d\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">These 8 early blooming flowers will add color and excitement to your garden. Just when you think winter will never end, you will see these beauties peak their heads through the snow just in time for a wonderful pick-me-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block155\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-e5i8\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block156\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-co6kn\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">I hope you enjoyed this article and learned a little something about early spring blooming perennials.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block157\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-a6pu4\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block158\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-8bcvl\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Please comment below and share this articles with family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block159\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-fglj\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block160\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-43ir6\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Happy Gardening!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block161\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-4ra1n\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block162\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-18ncn\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">Nina<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block163\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-4ashk\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block164\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-7cp9g\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">bestgardeningforbeginners@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block165\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-5nmla\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block166\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-3e0m4\" class=\"CMQuX tnihK pasFp Lgome\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"TuVEW\">www.bestgardeningforbeginners.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1719237005914{padding-right: 100px !important;padding-left: 150px !important;}&#8221; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6679792641d61&#8243; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5NzkyNjQxZDYxIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfc2VjdGlvbiIsImRhdGEiOnsidGFibGV0Ijp7fSwibW9iaWxlIjp7fX19&#8243; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_gradient_switch=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_disable_overflow=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66797aefa5a97&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1215,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-spring"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1213"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1213\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1296,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1213\/revisions\/1296"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}