Tricolor Sedum (often known as Sedum ‘Tricolor’) is a stunning, low-maintenance succulent that features vibrant, multi-colored foliage. It’s a popular variety for adding texture, color, and interest to gardens, containers,Read More
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Sweet Tea Heuchera Care Guide
Heuchera Sweet Tea, commonly known as Coral Bells, is an attractive perennial known for its vibrant copper-orange foliage. It’s relatively easy to care for and can add color and textureRead More
Strawberries and Cream Grass – Care Guide
Strawberries and Cream Grass is a Miscanthus sinensis cultivar known for its soft, arching blades and dramatic foliage that transitions through shades of green, pink, red, and creamy white—resembling theRead More
Stained Glass Hosta Care Guide
The Stained Glass Hosta is a striking cultivar of the Hosta plant, cherished for its vibrant foliage and low-maintenance care requirements. A sport of the ‘Guacamole’ hosta, this variety isRead More
Rose Black-Eyed Susan Care Guide
. “Rose” Black-Eyed Susans are a particular variety that features a more pink or rose-toned coloration, which offers a beautiful twist on the traditional yellow flower. These plants thrive inRead More
Red Wiggle Sedum Care Guide
Sedums are a genus of succulent plants known for their ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, from dry soil to full sun. Among the many varieties, Sedum ‘RedRead More
Solar Eclipse Heuchera
Heuchera ‘Solar Eclipse’ is a stunning variety of coral bells (Heuchera) known for its striking foliage. It features deep, dark purple to almost black leaves with a silvery overlay, whichRead More
Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum)
Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) is a beautiful, low-growing perennial that is known for its silvery foliage and abundant white flowers. It’s a great groundcover plant and thrives in sunny, well-drained locations.Read More
Scarlet Flame Phlox (Phlox subulata ‘Scarlet Flame’)
Scarlet Flame Phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a beautiful perennial that produces vibrant, red or pink flowers, adding a splash of color to gardens. Here’s a care guide to help youRead More
Scarlet Bee Happy Balm (Monarda didyma)
Scarlet Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), also known as Scarlet Oswego Tea or Red Bergamot, is a striking perennial known for its vibrant red flowers, aromatic foliage, and ability to attractRead More
Ruby Star Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
These plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. They are relatively low maintenance and are drought-tolerant once established, making them a popular choice for garden beds, borders, and evenRead More
Red and white columbine (Aquilegia)
Red and white columbine (Aquilegia) are beautiful perennial flowers that are relatively easy to grow, as long as you provide them with the right care. Here’s a guide to keepingRead More
Queen Alexandra Poppy (Papaver somniferum ‘Queen Alexandra’)
The Queen Alexandra Poppy (Papaver somniferum ‘Queen Alexandra’) is a stunning, ornamental poppy known for its large, ruffled flowers and vibrant colors. It’s a striking variety of the opium poppyRead More
Rainbow Mix Lewisia Care Guide
Lewisia, particularly the Rainbow Mix variety, is a stunning perennial that showcases a mix of vibrant flower colors, including shades of pink, red, orange, yellow, and white. These plants areRead More
Purple Magic Carpet
Purple Magic Carpet (also known as Alternanthera ficoidea or Alternanthera ‘Purple Carpet’) is a striking ornamental plant known for its vibrant purple foliage and low-growing, spreading habit. It’s often usedRead More
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’)
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’) is a beautiful ornamental grass known for its purple-tinged foliage and feathery flower plumes. Here’s a care guide to keep your Purple Fountain GrassRead More
Purple Clustered Bellflower Care Guide
Purple Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata), also known as the Clustered Bellflower or the Ball Bellflower, is a beautiful and hardy perennial that produces stunning clusters of bell-shaped purple flowers. NativeRead More
Purple Flora Gladiolus (Gladiolus hortulanus)
The Purple Flora Gladiolus (Gladiolus hortulanus), often referred to simply as the “Purple Gladiolus,” is a striking and elegant flower known for its tall, spiky stalks and vibrant purple blooms.Read More
The Purple Dome Aster (Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’)
The Purple Dome Aster (Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’) is a compact and vibrant variety of New England Aster. Known for its rich purple flowers and bushy growth habit, this asterRead More
Purple Bee Free Balm (Monarda) : Complete Care Guide
Overview Purple bee balm is part of the mint family, known for its aromatic foliage and vibrant, tufted flowers. It’s both ornamental and functional—great for cutting gardens, pollinator habitats, andRead More
Purple and White Columbine: A Complete Care Guide
Overview Planting Purple and White Columbine When to Plant Where to Plant Spacing Growing and Caring for Columbine Watering Fertilizing Mulching Deadheading Bloom Time and Flower Characteristics Pruning and MaintenanceRead More
Prince of Orange Poppy (Papaver orientale) Care Guide
The Prince of Orange Poppy, a cultivar of the Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale), is a stunning herbaceous perennial known for its vivid, fiery orange blooms and elegant, papery petals. TheseRead More
Prairie Blue Grass
Prairie Blue Grass (also known as Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Sky’) is a cultivar of switchgrass, a warm-season, ornamental grass native to North America. This grass is valued for its uprightRead More
Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum)
Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) is a native perennial that adds a unique and charming touch to any garden. Known for its feathery, pinkish-purple flowers and fluffy seed heads, this plantRead More
Patriot Hosta
The Patriot Hosta is a beautiful and popular perennial plant known for its striking variegated foliage. This hosta variety features green leaves with white margins that become more pronounced asRead More
Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart Care Guide
The Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is a classic perennial known for its elegant, heart-shaped pink flowers that dangle from arching stems. Blooming in late spring to early summer, thisRead More
How to Care for Blue and White Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea)
The Blue and White Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea), also known as the Rocky Mountain Columbine, is a striking perennial that produces delicate blue and white flowers. This native North American wildflowerRead More