Ulmus americana ~ American Elm size-15ct-flat Overshadowing the Hostas

Overshadowing the Hostas

Baby Joe Coastal Plain Joe Pye Weed is a compact upright native perennial with coarsely-toothed lance-shaped foliage and un-branching purple spotted stems

It is relatively drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance

Hibiscus moscheutos Luna Red 1zz

The deeply cut round-lobed leaves are warm shades of orange

Ulmus americana ~ American Elm size-15ct-flat Overshadowing the HostasAmerican Elm is a tall native vase shaped deciduous tree with a broad rounded crown. The rough dark green leaves are toothed with asymmetrical bases and turn an undistinguished yellow in fall. Inconspicuous green flowers bloom in spring before the foliage and give way to papery wing like seed pods that mature mid spring. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Ulmus americana is host plant for several butterfly