Ligularia’s large, coarse, glossy green leaves that resemble tractor seats is the reason it is commonly called a tractor seat plant.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
If you are looking to add a splash of bright color to shaded areas in the fall and early winter, ligularia is an excellent choice.
Pink and purple common garden cosmos are lovely heirloom flowers.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
Are you looking for a gorgeous flower that thrives on pure neglect? Try cosmos. They are one of the most beautiful and easiest flowers to grow.
The 2022 Get It Growing Lawn and Garden Calendar is now available from the LSU AgCenter. Nadine Melancon’s photo of a bee on a cosmos flower graces the cover. These annual flowers bloom summer through fall and come in colors of purple, pink, orange, red and white. The daisy-like flowers attract bees, birds and butterflies and prefer full sun and survive poor soil conditions.
—Submitted Photo
BATON ROUGE — With a new year soon arriving, the LSU AgCenter has released the latest edition of the Get It Growing calendar — a resource that pairs seasonal horticulture tips with inspiring photos
Ragweed plants in bloom. Since its flowers are green, they are hard to detect.
—LSU AgCenter file photo
Goldenrod produces strap-like leaves that help distinguish it from ragweed as well as gorgeous golden flowers. Abundant nectar produced by goldenrod attracts pollinators such as bees.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
If you are like me, you suffer from seasonal allergies — sneezing, headaches, itchy eyes and cough, all due to pollen from local, native plants that bloom in autumn.
The National Garden Bureau has designated 2021 as the Year of the Sunflower.
—LSU AgCenter/Jennifer Blanchard
Perhaps one of the most brilliant and uplifting of flowers is the sunflower. Native to North America and made popular throughout Europe, this plant has a long history.
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