Goldenrod (Solidago) encompasses about 150 species worldwide with approximately 60 species growing wild throughout eastern North America. Although they are often considered a weed or invasive wildflower, goldenrod can be …
The mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a gorgeous shrub that can sometimes grow tall enough to be trained as a small tree. It grows throughout the eastern half of the …
Flowers are usually chosen for gardens based on color, ease of care, or another physical feature. Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) are somewhat special in this regard as they’re the only plant …
Crocuses are delightful little flowers that appear in the spring as soon as the ground has thawed. They often emerge through patches of snow creating an explosion of color in …
Pentas (Pentas lanceolata), also called Egyptian stars, produce clusters of tiny star-shaped flowers on branching, medium green foliage. While they are technically a tender perennial that can survive for years …
Ixora (Ixora spp.) is a tender perennial shrub that must be grown as an annual in all but USDA plant hardiness zones 10 and 11. This showy plant is prized …
The Bergenia plant family is a trendy option as a ground cover in landscaping because it looks beautiful, can choke out weeds with ease due to its size, and is …
Most yards have areas where any plant there will be exposed to full sun. While that sounds like plant heaven at first, because sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis, too much …
Also known as Heliotropium arborescens, heliotrope is the more common name used for a popular variety of gardening and landscape flower. It is a sweet-smelling flowering shrub, highly desired and …
Rock cress (Aubrieta deltoidea), also called rainbow rockcress, false rockcress, and lilacbush, is a low-growing groundcover native to the Mediterranean and western Asia. Its penchant for full sun and rocky …
The Foxglove is a native plant found in much of the United States that is also commonly used in home landscapes. It can be grown as a perennial but in …
Astrantia (common name Hattie’s pincushion or masterwort) is native to woodlands and along streams in Europe but is right at home in gardens throughout the United States. This perennial flower thrives in …
If you’d like the newness of an annual with the easy regrowth of a perennial, try planting cleomes (Cleome spp.). These are annual flowers, also called spider flowers because the blossoms …
Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) are cute, colorful little flowers that are also prolific bloomers. Depending on your hardiness zone and what your summer climate is like, these flowers can bloom …
Prairie Dropseed or Sporobolus heterolepis is a warm-season plant that typically grows in large prairies and open ground. It is very popular as a soil-management tool. It is produced in zone …
Angelita daisy (Tetraneuris acaulis) is a tough little clumping plant that produces clusters of bright yellow blossoms. Depending on the variety, it can grow in a number of regions in …
Balloon Flowers are often a very distinct flower that you can easily recognize in a garden, but some varieties are more unique, making them difficult to pinpoint. All balloon flowers …
Planting daffodils in your garden can be extremely rewarding, but did you know that there are hundreds of daffodils species that can be divided into 13 specific classifications. These plants …
Alyssum is the perfect ground cover for any garden, and there are several different variations that you can select from. Most variations have tiny blooms and a sweet scent that …
The astilbe comes in a number of varieties with different bloom times. Some bloom in the early spring, others during the summer, and some wait until almost the fall. Depending …
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