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The National Garden Bureau has declared 2016 the Year of the Delphinium.Some odd facts and factoids about this lovely perennial:-- The

Aralia cordata 'Sun King 'With leaves that are as big and bold as the sun, this beautiful gold form of Aralia makes an outstanding accent in

We in the Mid-South are growing weary of the fluctuating temperatures. Our daffodils are blooming, only to be greeted by another

In recent years, coneflowers have become one of the most popular hardy perennials in the landscape, with new hybrids introduced each year, m

Calamagrostis xacutiflora 'Karl Foerster' was the first ornamental grass to be named Perennial Plant of the year. It deserves the spotligh

Virginia Creeper is a woody vine that can reach up to 60 feet. It is native to the U.S., and is found growing in moist, shady sites in t

Tough and easy to grow, there are two basic types of liriope - Liriope muscari and Liriope spicata. Both are grass-like, semi-evergreen pere

The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge (MPGC) is a nationwide call to action to preserve and create gardens and landscapes that help revive

After the first hard winter freeze, put a fresh 3- to 4-inch layer of mulch around your evergreen trees and shrubs. This is also a good prac

Though its botanical name suggests you might find it growing in Australia, Baptisia australis is actually native to much of the central

This is a really beautiful perennial that will add foliage interest and depth of color to your shade garden. 'Midnight Rose' is very toleran

Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'This superb edging plant has iris-like foliage and blue star-shaped flowers. Multiple blooms flower for