Lythrum, commonly known as Loosestrife, is a genus of flowering plants that includes both perennial and annual species. The most well-known species is Lythrum salicaria, or Purple Loosestrife, which is admired for its tall spikes of pink to purple flowers and its long flowering season. Lythrum is a genus of flowering plants in the family […] More
Dasylirion is a genus of drought-tolerant, perennial plants native to the deserts of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. These plants, commonly known as desert spoon or sotol, belong to the Asparagaceae family and are characterized by their striking, symmetrical rosettes of long, narrow, spiky leaves that radiate from a central base. The plants […] More
Mazus (Mazus reptans) is a low-growing, fast-spreading perennial ground cover that belongs to the Phrymaceae family. Native to the Himalayas and parts of Asia, it’s popular in gardens due to its ability to form a dense mat of foliage and its attractive flowers. It typically reaches only about 2 inches in height, but it can […] More
Rue is a herbaceous perennial subshrub plant that is typically grown for its aromatic foliage and small, yellow flowers. Rue is known for its strong, aromatic scent and bright yellow flowers. It typically grows to be about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. The plant produces small, yellow flowers in clusters, which mature into […] More
Potentilla, also known as cinquefoil, is a genus of hardy perennial and shrub plants that can thrive in various growing conditions. The genus contains about 500 species. All bear five-petaled, cup- or saucer-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, orange, red, pink, or white. Potentilla species vary in size and habit; some grow as low-growing ground […] More
Omphalodes, also known as blue-eyed Mary, is a low-growing ground cover perennial that is relatively easy to grow. Omphalodes is also known as creeping forget-me-not and navel-wort. It is a low-maintenance plant that can add a splash of color to shady areas in the garden or in containers. Omphalodes has attractive foliage and delicate flowers. […] More
Alcea rosea–commonly called hollyhocks–is a colorful, long-time garden favorite often associated with the back of borders or cottage gardens. Some cultivars grow to 8 feet (2.4m) tall or taller with white, pink, rose, or yellow flowers 6 inches (15cm) across. Hollyhock flowers resemble hibiscus. They open in progression from the bottom up. A foot or […] More
Anchusa–commonly called Bugloss–has vibrant blue flowers, the purest blue of any flower. Italian bugloss is related to forget-me-not (Myosotis) and looks very much the same. It is easy to grow and adds color to the garden. Anchusa is also known as Alkanet, Bugloss, and Summer-forget-me-not. Anchusa genus includes easy-to-grow perennial and biennial plants. They are […] More
Mirabilis–commonly called four-o-clocks–is a bushy perennial sometimes grown as an annual. Fragrant, red, pink, magenta, yellow, or white flowers are borne on panicles over a long period in summer. In cold winter regions, four-o-clocks can be lifted and stored over the winter. Mirabilis is commonly called “four o’clocks” for their flowers’ habit of opening in […] More
Leontopodium, commonly known as edelweiss, is a low-growing alpine plant native to mountain regions of Europe and Asia. These plants are known for their distinctive white, star-shaped flowers that have a woolly or fuzzy appearance. Leontopodium is a delicate perennial plant that usully survives just a year or two. Leontopodum belong to the sunflower family, […] More
Celosia–commonly called cockscomb–is a brilliant-colored, plumy perennial usually grown as an annual. Celosia flowers are fiery shades of red, pink, orange, or yellow. Use Celosia as an edging along walkways or mass them for a blaze of color in beds and borders. Celosia flowers can be silkily plumed or rippled (crested). The rippled flowers give […] More
Lathyrus–commonly called sweet pea–are a rainbow of colors; some grow as bushes, others as vines climbing arches and trellises. The pea-like sweet pea flowers are dainty, fragrant, and showy. Flowers grow from long, winged stems, often with tendrils. In mild-winter regions, plant sweet peas in late summer for early winter blooms. In cold-winter regions, plant […] More
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