Though its botanical name suggests you might find it growing in Australia, Baptisia australis is actually native to much of the central and eastern U.S. Slow to settle in, this showy perennial
Resistant to drought, critters and pests with charming flowers and colorful leaves – its Epimedium(Post)Epimedium, pronounced ep-ih-MEE-dee-um, is also known as barrenwort, bishop's hat, fairy wings, horny goat weed, or yin yang huo.Beautiful and easy-to-grow, Epimediums add a touch of elegance to any
Rock the Border with a Modern Garden Classic(Post)Dianthusis a popular genus of about 340 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species in north Africa and southern Africa, and one s
Are Hostas chameleons?(Post)Hostas have become extremely popular, due in great part to their wide spectrum of colors and variegations. Few other groups of plants have the same variety of foliage hues, which is important becaus
Grow a waterfall! with Hakonechloa macra(Post)Japanese forest grass is a favorite world-wide. Its unique cascading form and bamboo-like foliage are a welcome, inspired addition to any garden.But this beauty has a few specific traits to keep in mi
groundcover(Post)Perennial groundcovers can add color, texture to your landscape and functional benefits. This vast category of plants includes enough options to satisfy any location. There are groundcovers for fu
The Beauty and Versatility of Sedum(Post)Sedum, also known as stonecrop, is a genus of hardy, low-maintenance perennials that offers a wealth of benefits for gardeners of all experience levels. These resilient plants are celebrated for their
Monkey grass, border grass, lilyturf, or by any other name: liriope is both tough and easy.(Post)Tough and easy to grow, there are two basic types of liriope - Liriope muscari and Liriope spicata. Both are grass-like, semi-evergreen perennials that are commonly referred to as Lilyturf, monkey gra
Perennials in the Landscape(Page)With a little planning, you can choose the perfect perennials to create a beautiful and functional location solution for your garden. There are many different varieties of perennials that can be used...
Perennial Basics(Page)With a little planning, you can choose the perfect perennials to create a beautiful and functional location solution for your garden. There are many different varieties of perennials that can be used...
Beautiful, useful, and easy-to-grow Asclepias tuberosa(Post)Asclepias tuberosa, 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year, If you are looking for a beautiful, useful, and easy-to-grow plant that does not require much care, butterfly weed is a great option.A virtually
Is Fall the best time to plant perennials?(Post)Fall is the best time to plant almost all perennial plants.In the fall, the soil is still warm, so roots will continue to grow. Plants planted in early spring, meanwhile, get off to a slower start b
Tree Peonies - not really trees, though breathtaking(Post)Tree peonies differ from garden peonies in that they have woody stems like a shrub. The branches do not die back to the ground in winter as do the herbaceous varieties. Exotic, uniquely colored, and o
Low-Light Highlight(Post)Carex “Pennsylvania sedge”Faced with challenging sites, designers, landscapers and homeowners often call in a specialist: Pennsylvania sedge.C. pensylvanica’s low, lush carpet is the answer for sha
Highly Valued Veronica(Post)The color blue is highly valued in the ornamental landscape chiefly because of its rarity; there are so few plants with blue flowers. One genus that is able to supply this need in the garden is Ver
Hemerocallis - The longer we know them, the more we find to admire about these reliable classics. (Post)Finally, it's almost spring! Everywhere perennials are emerging from dormancy, thrusting new growth into crisp air and nurturing sunshine. Among the earliest volunteers are the daylilies. When those p
Lavender Success (Post)3 Tips for Success with Lavandula aka LavenderThis long time garden favorite can be tricky to grow! Keep these three things in mind when caring for your lavender and you will have healthy, luscious pl
What’s in Lady’s mantle's name?(Post)Alchemilla mollis / Lady’s mantleThe subtle gray-green leaves and charming chartreuse flowers of Alchemilla have made it a garden staple for over a century. Its versatility and easy-going, low-mainten
Humdinger butterfly bushes(Post)The word “humdinger” is defined as “something that is very impressive or exciting.” That word definitely applies to this new collection of Buddleia! This collection features five new varieties of Butt
Popular plants, tricky name - A crash course in coneflowers(Post)You don't have to know how to pronounce it to enjoy it, but it doesn't hurt!It's obvious how the plant got the common name of "coneflower," but one can't help but wonder if it came about partly becaus