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What’s your favorite plant and what animals do it attract? Trying to decide what new plant seeds to source for next season.
Comment by SolariaHues at 14/09/2019 at 21:34 UTC
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Oooh that's difficult! I do love meadow cranesbill, it's so pretty. Bees visit it :)
Comment by UntakenUsername48753 at 15/09/2019 at 13:17 UTC
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Currently, I'd say jewelweed *Impatiens capensis*. For one, it is holding its own against invasive smartweed and stiltgrass. For two, it just looks like generic greenery for the longest time, then *boom* orange flowers everywhere!
I've seen hummingbirds grabbing a snack from it.