Aloe vera ~ Aloe cottage garden IMAGE: Wouterhagens

IMAGE: Wouterhagens

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Loose raceme of tubular light pink flowers with distinct candy-striping in the throat bloom heavily in spring and again in summer if deadheaded

Tardiva Hydrangea is a large fast-growing deciduous shrub with rich green foliage that turns yellow to purple tinged in fall

Waves of golden yellow daisy-like flowers with a black-brown center disk and bloom from mid-summer until frost

Aloe vera ~ Aloe cottage garden IMAGE: WouterhagensAloe is a stemless succulent that grows in rosettes of toothed fleshy lace shaped green leaves well known for its edible gel used to treat burns and cuts. Once the plant is matured it will put up a thick flowering stalk with coral pink flowers in spring. Grows best in full sun and dry well drained soils. Syn with Aloe Barbadensis. Aloe is very well known for its topical use for healing cuts, burns, and insect bites. It can also be ingested for