Division of Extension
With big, bold crimson flowers, ‘Lord Baltimore’ hibiscus is a showstopper when in bloom. Not a tender tropical hibiscus, but a hardy herbaceous perennial, this tall plant is great as a specimen, an accent in the mixed garden or at the back of a perennial garden. To learn more about this flashy flower, read this article on ‘Lord Baltimore’ …
Almost everyone knows the ‘Stargazer’ lily. This hybrid Oriental lily was introduced in 1978 and still is one of the most popular cultivars today. To learn more about this gorgeous, easy-to-grow plant, read this article on “Stargazer’ Lily …
The white-lined sphinx is a common moth that occurs throughout most of North America. To learn more about this charismatic moth – and its immature stage that just might be living in your garden – read this article…
The genus Sisyrinchium is a large group of annuals and perennials with narrow leaves that produce a grass-like appearance; and a common feature of many species is blue to purple flowers with yellow centers. Learn more about Blue-eyed Grass in this article.
Lady’s mantle is an old-fashioned plant that still has a place in the ornamental garden. The European native Alchemilla mollis offers interesting foliage and an airy spray of yellow flowers in early summer. To learn more about this tough plant, read this article…
Want a sturdy, pink-flowered Dianthus for the border, rock garden or cottage garden for a burst of spring color? ‘Bath’s Pink’ is one of the most tolerant of heat, cold, humidity and drought, and forms a mat up to 3 feet across. To learn more about this great cultivar, read this article.
Catchweed bedstraw is a sticky annual weed with whorls of leaves along its lanky stems. To learn more about this annoying weed, read this article.
Arugula is a trendy green that is easy to grow. A great fast crop for spring or fall, this tangy leafy vegetable tolerates frost and is ready to eat within a few weeks. To learn more, read this article…
Numerous species of speedwell (Veronica) make good low-growing groundcovers, which flower in spring, and tolerate poor, rocky ground, or fill in among flagstones or pavers. Find out more about Veronica in this article.
Bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora) is one of the first native woodland perennials to emerge in the spring, with understated pendant yellow flowers. It is also used as an ornamental in informal shady gardens. Learn more about bellwort in this article.
You can readily find Easter lilies in bloom at this time of year. This hardy bulb is forced out of season to provide floral displays for this holiday. Whether you want these fragrant flowers to brighten your home at this time of year, or would just like to have them bloom in your garden at their normal time, this is a plant well worth getting to know. Read on to learn more about Lilium longiflorum …
Blue false indigo (Baptisia australis) is an under-used tough, but beautiful, prairie native with purple-blue flowers and attractive foliage throughout the season.
Learn more about blue false indigo in this article.
