Oriental lilies are the classic “late bloomer.” These stunning flowering bulbs bloom after Asiatic lilies, continuing the lily parade in the landscape well into the season. Growing oriental lily plants is fairly easy provided you have a well prepared site for bulbs, plenty of sun and good drainage. Some of the most magnificent flowers in […]
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Digitalis plants are a classic of the cottage garden. Flowers range in colors from creamy yellow, pink, rose to maroon. The tall flower spikes with charming tubular flowers of Foxglove add both height and vertical accent to your garden without staking. Perennial Digitalis blooms attract hummingbirds and bees and an added bonus, the deer do
Achillea is a classic garden perennial known for its beautiful blooms. This is the perfect plant for low maintenance gardens that needs lots of colorful blooms! Plant this in full sun and enjoy it all season long. With its tall stems of colorful flowers and fern-like foliage, it works especially well in a cottage garden
Caladiums combine colorful arrowhead-shape leaves with easy growing requirements to star in containers and shade gardens from early summer until frost. Plant them in part shade or where they will receive filtered sun; bright sun can scorch their leaves. Pair caladiums with ferns, hostas, and other shade perennials in the landscape. They thrive in containers
Muhlbergia has another common name known as ‘Muhly Grass’. The fine blades of this ornamental grass unite to be reminiscent of a windblown casual hairdo. Native to western North America, muhlbergia tolerates drought and thrives in well-drained soil. Plant this easy-to-grow perennial grass in large drifts for year-round texture and movement in the landscape. Several
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Pentas is one of the best pollinator-attracting plants around. It blooms all summer long, even during the hottest weather conditions. The large clusters of starry blooms on pentas are the perfect resting place for butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. The plant grows well both in the ground and in containers, and even makes a good houseplant
Astible is a knockout plant, thanks to its ornamental, fern-like bronze-and-green foliage and its feathery plumed blossoms that look good in season and dried for winter interest. Just make sure to keep astible moist, or its delicate foliage will scorch in the sun. Astible is the perfect addition that needs beautiful textured blooms. Perfect for
Iberis is an evergreen perennial that produces clusters of white blooms. This plant forms such a compact foliage, therefore it works well at the front of a border. Iberis is also extremely drought-tolerant. This makes it suitable for rock gardens or very dry areas of the garden. Add this to any garden bed and enjoy
Trailing Pansies grows bigger, faster, and with better branching than a regular pansy. It’s like a pansy on steroids, trailing more than 2 feet from baskets, with larger leaves, wider flowers, and a more bushy habit. Pansies have heart-shaped, overlapping petals and one of the widest ranges of bright, pretty colors and patterns. Good for
Eucalyptus is known for its scent and as a filler in cut flower arrangements. Eucalyptus plants can also make stunning container plants and showy annuals. They can be used seasonally in many gardens, and even as a houseplant. This is a great plant for an added texture to any container or landscape. Plant this beautiful