Herbaceous Ornamentals
Herbaceous Ornamentals
Herbaceous ornamentals add interest to our yards and gardens with bright, beautiful flowers and interesting foliage. Whether native, non-native, sun-loving or shade-tolerant, herbaceous plants invite wildlife, provide for pollinators, and bring us enjoyment with color, texture and fragrance.
General Herbaceous Ornamentals Resources
Discover a variety of resources on herbaceous ornamentals. Dive into guides, articles, and websites below!
Soil Testing
Find links to the UW Soil and Forage Lab for the submission form and instructions to test your soil!
Hardiness Maps
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive at a location.
Planning and Designing Your Home Landscape
This publication explores landscape planning: putting the plan on paper; selecting, placing, and planting trees and shrubs; and maintaining the home grounds.
Create a Butterfly Garden
Colorful butterflies can add beauty, color, life, and interest to your backyard. Besides the well-known monarch, there are over 150 different butterfly species that may be seen in the Midwestern United States. With a little extra planning and proper plant selection you can increase the number and variety of butterflies that visit your yard this summer!
Popular Herbaceous Ornamentals Articles
Discover common problems for herbaceous ornamentals in Wisconsin!
Rabbit Ecology and Damage Management
In this series, the authors suggest a variety of ways to deter rabbits from destroying your garden or landscape plants.
Japanese Beetle
The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a significant pest of landscape trees and shrubs, vegetable and fruit crops, and turfgrass in the eastern United States.
Jumping Worms
Native to East Asia, jumping worms were found in Wisconsin in 2013 and can negatively impact soil composition and plant health.
Articles
Click on each section below to browse a list of categorized articles.
Annuals Selection
Perennials Selection
Native & Naturalized Selection
Diseases & Disorders
Insects
Other
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