How would you like to have a perennial that was native, hardy, drought tolerant, attracts butterflies and songbirds, but does not attract deer and looks pretty in the garden? Does this sound ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, savory calamint and rudbeckia. Nine species of ...

The National Garden Bureau has named 2014 the Year of Echinacea to celebrate our native coneflower. A worthy proponent of the title is last year’s All-America Selections ‘Cheyenne Spirit’, an ...

The perennial also known as echinacea used to come only in purple or white; now, a rainbow of colors are available. I know I mentioned last week that I always hesitate to spend too much ink on just ...

As crazy as it sounds, growing perennials in full sun is a hard job. Full sun is supposed to be the optimum condition, and in most cases, it is. I want to talk about what plants I consider to be the ...

Having a beautiful garden every month of the year can be quite a challenge. Depending on where you live, your growing conditions can make choosing the right plants for year-round appeal a difficult ...

A hibiscus with nearly black leaves, a heavy-blooming version of a native pollinator plant, and a tropical that’s cold-tough enough to survive our winters are among the most interesting new perennial ...

Are you looking for reliable plants that thrive year after year? These are no secret—they are the perennials expert gardeners always grow. These plants are beautiful and low-maintenance, year after ...

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), also called common yarrow, is a fast-growing perennial with tall stems, fern-like leaves, and small clusters of flowers. “This sun-loving perennial, available in a ...