 Gardens We Take Care Of
by Strathroy-Caradoc Horticultural Society
Victoria St. Circle Bed – back of Alexandra Park
New Strathmere Lodge – 3230 Napperton Drive
Centennial Park – on Albert St. between Victoria & Carrie
MacKinlay Paul Park – corner of Front and Albert St
Strathroy Firehall planters – Zimmerman & Metcalfe St.
Strathroy Seniors Centre – 137 Frank St.
Strathroy Public Library and Cenotaph – 34 Frank St.
Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services - Frances St.
Mt. Brydges Lions Club Park
Many people comment on the lovely tall yellow flowers at MacKinlay Paul Park and wanted to know what they are. They are ‘Lemon Queen’ Helianthus, commonly known as Perennial Sunflower. This stunning 5 to 8 ft back-of-the-border perennial is easy to grow, hardy to Zone 9, full sun location, average soil moisture, and will tolerate most soils. 3” daisy-like blooms are excellent for cutting. Plant can be pinched back in June to keep them lower and bushier, otherwise plant will need staking. Blooms mid summer to fall. Deer & rabbit resistant. Helianthus also comes in a dwarf version as well.
(2011-06-01) |
