Garlic Chives, Allium tuberosum
The white blossoms of garlic chives begin to bloom in late summer or early fall. Although edible, this perennial is more often used as an ornamental. Learn more about Allium tuberosum in this article…
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Dividing Bearded Iris
Dividing crowded clumps of bearded iris pays great dividends in the future. These plants do best when divided every few years, and the process is really quite simple, as explained in this article.
Hibiscus ‘Lord Baltimore’
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’ …
'Stargazer' Lily
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 …
White-lined Sphinx Moth, Hyles lineata
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…
Blue-eyed grass, Sisyrinchium
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, Alchemilla mollis
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…
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Bath’s Pink’
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, Galium aparine
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, Eruca sativa
Arugula is an easy to grow fast crop for spring or fall. This tangy leafy vegetable tolerates frost and is ready to eat within a few weeks. Learn much more in this article.
Groundcover Veronica
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
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.