Pulsatilla–commonly called pasque flower–bears nodding, cup-shaped flowers in shades of purple, red, pink, or white in spring. Flowers are followed by silky seed heads. Pulsatilla is a clump-forming perennial with feathery light green leaves that are silky when young. Grow Pulsatilla in rock garden and scree beds where the flowers and fluffy seed heads will…
Lupinus–commonly called Lupine-bears pea-like blooms in early summer. Lupine forms clumps of divided dark green leaves. Lupine is needs plenty of moisture. It is wind- and cold-tolerant. Lupines are a large group of wildflowers native to western North America. Lupinus is a genus of annuals and perennials, sometimes shrubs, of the Pea Family. They are…
Crambe is a tall perennial that produces mounds of dark green leaves below clouds of tiny white fragrant flowers. The wispy blooms are nearly see-through. Crambe is a member of the cabbage family; leafy mounds have a cabbage-like appearance. Crambe is much branched; blooms appear in clusters and are honey-scented. Set Crambe at the front…
Primula vulgaris–commonly called English primrose–bears clusters of 3 to 25 often fragrant flowers in spring. Primula vulgaris is native to England and is widely distributed throughout Europe. Primula vulgaris flowers are salverform, meaning they form a narrow tube with petals abruptly bent outwards at right angles. flowers are commonly yellow, but there are many colors….
Lunaria bears showy racemes of purple or white four-petaled, cross-shaped flowers from late spring to summer. The flowers are followed by sprays of round, flat, translucent seedpods. The seedpods are often used in dried flower arrangements. Lunaria flowers resemble wild mustard flowers but are purple or white, not yellow. These biennials or herbaceous perennials are…
Corydalis–commonly called Fumewort–has irregular yellow, blue, purple, or rose flowers that resemble those of the bleeding heart. Fumewort is easy to grow in ordinary garden soil. Corydalis produces mounds of delicate-looking ferny foliage. Tubular and spurred flowers appear on racemes. Perennial varieties grow from rhizomes or tubers. Most Corydalis do not like being transplanted. They…
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