Tagetes Lemmonii:

Genus: tagetes (Tag-e-Teez)
Species :Lemmonii (Lem-on-eye)

This wonderfully fragrant perennial is hardy in zones 8-10 . A Fall bloomer that loves the sun and requires little water. A great choice for low maintenance “Zero-Scapes”, attracts butterflies and is well suited for hill country and habitat themed gardens.

Easy to sculpt if out of control, just make sure you trim it in the early spring so it has plenty of time to produce the fall blooms.

If you have an issue of Deer eating your plants, this one is considered a Deer Repellent. Copper Canyon Daisy is one of my favorites this time of year.

Having no idea what to expect, I am really hoping to meet like-minded individuals through this blog & by taking this opportunity to help teach others about anything from how to plant native and habitat attracting plants, that in turn, help the environment.

Within this blog I will be introducing some of my favorite plants – and there is no time like the present to mention my first.

“Curcuma Australisica” Ginger, for the plant of the week.

A spring and fall bloomer, likes a humid climate and a partial sun environment.

And a shout out to my friends Deb Smail & Dawn Houser for believing in me and giving me the inspiration to start this new blog.

Happy Gardening!