A FEW MORE POLLINATORS

Besides Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Bees other pollinators include Bats, Flies, Hummingbird Moths and Beetles. Bats are attracted to dull white, green and purple flowers that emit strong, musty odors at night. Flies are attracted to white and cream and green flowers that have putrid odors like Pineapple Lilies, Daisies and Alliums.  The Hummingbird Moth is active during the day unlike most moths and is attracted

A FEW MORE POLLINATORS2020-01-01T19:17:38-05:00

Oriental Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus)

Oriental Bittersweet has become established as this vine is highly attractive as an ornamental.  The fruits continue to be sold for dried flower arrangements and are frequently disposed on compost or brush piles where birds and small animals can spread the seeds.  Why is this important you ask? Oriental Bittersweet is invasive in many areas of the country.  It is a rapidly spreading deciduous, twining

Oriental Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus)2020-01-17T14:25:07-05:00
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