Zydeco Twist Black Gum Ornamental Bark and Red-spotted Purple butterflies

and Red-spotted Purple butterflies

then cut back to live wood in early spring as new growth emerges

Some plants demand to be seen and this picturesque veronica stands out from the crowd

The flowers on these plants can top out at stately 4 ft

In the summer heuchera grows shoots of tall white/pink flowers above the plant

Zydeco Twist Black Gum Ornamental Bark and Red-spotted Purple butterfliesThe Zydeco Twist Black Gum, or Tupelo, tree is a unique selection that will immediately add a point of interest to your yard. Its zigzag branches are similar to that of a corkscrew willow and give the tree an appearance that simply draws the eye. In winter the zigzag branches really pop making this tree great specimen planting for a medium sized area. The black gum is an excellent fall tree and often holds out a little later for its show, but when