How to Grow Sedum (Stonecrop)

How to Grow Sedum (Stonecrop) Perennial, Sedum acre Sedum is a family of perennial, hardy, flowering succulents with many varieties ranging from a couple of inches to about 3 feet tall. Smaller, popular varieties serve a

How to Grow Rock Soapwort

How to Grow Rock Soapwort Perennial, Saponaria Rock soapwort is an easy-to-grow perennial that forms a carpet of spreading color. It produces a profusion of five-petaled pink flowers in varying shades, usually beginning

How to Grow and Care for Rock Cress

How to Grow and Care for Rock Cress Perennial, Aubrieta deltoidea Got a rock garden? Rock cress is made for it. Native to the Mediterranean and Southern Europe, rock cress has spread worldwide thanks to its attractivene

How to Grow Red Hot Poker (Torch Lily)

How to Grow Red Hot Poker (Torch Lily) Perennial, Tritoma Drought- and heat-tolerant, red hot poker plants are easy to grow and thrive in mid-summer heat when other plants wilt. Theyre ideal for arid and semi-arid areas.

How to Grow Prunella (Self-Heal)

How to Grow Prunella (Self-Heal) Perennial, Prunella grandiflora Looking for a pretty, easy-to-grow flowering ground cover? Prunella is your answer! Native to Europe, prunella flowers come in lavender, pink, purple, and

How to Grow Primrose Flowers

How to Grow Primrose Flowers Perennial, Primula Primrose is a hardy perennial with a wide range of varieties. Native to Asia, Europe, and North America (originally found from the Midwest to the Northwest U.S.), primrose

How to Grow Pinks (Dianthus)

How to Grow Pinks (Dianthus) Perennial, Dianthus caryophyllus Pinks belong to the Dianthus family, a group of over 300 species that includes carnations, babys breath, and sweet william. These attractive, sweet-scented fl

How to Grow Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

How to Grow Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower) Perennials and Annuals, Scabiosa caucasica Scabiosa, commonly called pincushion flower, is an attractive and popular bloom. The name comes from the flowers center, which resembles

How to Grow Peony Plants

How to Grow Peony Plants Paeoniaceae Thick, lush foliage and big, bright, showy flowers—these are the hallmarks of peonies. Add popular to the list, because these perennials are beloved by home gardeners everywhere. Peon

How to Grow and Care for Penstemon Flowers

How to Grow and Care for Penstemon Flowers Penstemon gloxiniodes Gardeners and hummingbirds alike adore penstemon. These trumpet-shaped blooms act as magnets for hummingbirds, making them a favorite for wildlife-friendly

How to Grow Passion Flower (Passiflora): Exotic Vines for Butterflies and Symbolism

How to Grow Passion Flower (Passiflora) Passion Flower (Passiflora caerulea) is a tropical perennial vine (400+ species) native to SE U.S. To some a roadside weed; to others a stunning, fragrant ornamental with exotic pu

How to Grow Mina Lobata (Spanish Flag): Color-Changing Vine for Hummingbirds

How to Grow Mina Lobata (Spanish Flag) Mina Lobata (Ipomoea lobata), aka Spanish Flag, Exotic Love Vine, Fire Vine, is a Morning Glory relative from Central/South America. Perennial in tropics (blooms year-round), annual

How to Grow Maltese Cross (Lychnis): Scarlet Blooms for Butterflies and History

How to Grow Maltese Cross (Lychnis) Maltese Cross (Lychnis chalcedonica), aka Jerusalem Cross, Burning Love Flower, is a striking 3–4 foot perennial with hairy stems/leaves and dense, scarlet-red (also red-orange, white,

How to Grow Johnny Jump-Ups (Viola): Edible, Fragrant, Self-Sowing Charmers

How to Grow Johnny Jump-Ups (Viola) Johnny Jump-Ups (Viola tricolor) are beloved “old-fashioned” perennials often grown as annuals (especially north). Native to Spain/Pyrenees; found wild in fields/roadsides. Small plant

How to Grow Hostas: The Ultimate Shade Garden Perennials

How to Grow Hostas Hostas (Plantain Lily) are the queens of shade, with hundreds of varieties grown primarily for spectacular foliage. Native to Japan, China, Korea, SE Asia; lily family. Low-maintenance, thriving under

How to Grow Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia): Black-Eyed Susan for Wildflower Meadows

How to Grow Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia) Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia hirta) is not a true daisy but a Black-Eyed Susan with double/semi-double yellow, gold, rust blooms and dark centers. Native North American wildflower, 24–

How to Grow Gayfeather (Liatris): Butterfly-Magnet Spikes for Dry, Sunny Sites

How to Grow Gayfeather (Liatris) Gayfeather (Liatris spicata) is a drought-tolerant Aster-family perennial from the eastern U.S. Nectar-rich spikes (pink or white) open top-down, towering to 6 feet above 2–3 foot foliage

How to Grow Flax (Linum): True Blue Flowers, Food, Fiber, and Medicine

How to Grow Flax (Linum) Flax (Linum perenne lewisii) is a versatile perennial: one of the few true-blue flowers, a health food (Omega-3, heart, cholesterol, cancer), a fiber crop (linen, rope, lace), and a herb. Native

How to Grow Dusty Miller (Senecio): Silvery Foliage for Contrast and Edging

How to Grow Dusty Miller (Senecio) Dusty Miller (Senecio cineraria) is grown for its striking silvery-gray, fern-like foliage—perfect contrast for colorful flowers and green lawns. 10–18 inches. Easy perennial (often ann

How to Grow Dianthus (Pinks, Carnations): Fragrant, Easy Perennials for Sun

How to Grow Dianthus Dianthus (Carnations, Sweet William, Cottage Pinks) are hardy perennials with clove-scented, 1–1½ inch blooms in pink, red, white, and bicolors. Most 18–24 inches. Superb in beds, rock gardens, singl