10 Flowering Shrubs for Full Sun
Most yards have areas where any plant there will be exposed to full sun. While that sounds like plant heaven at first, because sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis, too much …
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Different Types of Heliotrope for the Home and Garden
Also known as Heliotropium arborescens, heliotrope is the more common name used for a popular variety of gardening and landscape flower. It is a sweet-smelling flowering shrub, highly desired and …
Growing Rock Cress Ground Cover (Aubrieta deltoidea)
Rock cress (Aubrieta deltoidea), also called rainbow rockcress, false rockcress, and lilacbush, is a low-growing groundcover native to the Mediterranean and western Asia. Its penchant for full sun and rocky …
Tips on How To Deadhead Foxglove Plants
The Foxglove is a native plant found in much of the United States that is also commonly used in home landscapes. It can be grown as a perennial but in …
The Different Types of Astrantias (Masterwort)
Astrantia (common name Hattie’s pincushion or masterwort) is native to woodlands and along streams in Europe but is right at home in gardens throughout the United States. This perennial flower thrives in …
The Different Types of Cleome (Photos & Growing Tips)
If you’d like the newness of an annual with the easy regrowth of a perennial, try planting cleomes (Cleome spp.). These are annual flowers, also called spider flowers because the blossoms …
Tips on How to Deadhead Pansies
Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) are cute, colorful little flowers that are also prolific bloomers. Depending on your hardiness zone and what your summer climate is like, these flowers can bloom …
Growing Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus Heterolepis)
Prairie Dropseed or Sporobolus heterolepis is a warm-season plant that typically grows in large prairies and open ground. It is very popular as a soil-management tool. It is produced in zone …
Tips for Growing Angelita Daisy Plants
Angelita daisy (Tetraneuris acaulis) is a tough little clumping plant that produces clusters of bright yellow blossoms. Depending on the variety, it can grow in a number of regions in …
The Different Types of Balloon Flowers
Balloon Flowers are often a very distinct flower that you can easily recognize in a garden, but some varieties are more unique, making them difficult to pinpoint. All balloon flowers …
The Different Types of Daffodils
Planting daffodils in your garden can be extremely rewarding, but did you know that there are hundreds of daffodils species that can be divided into 13 specific classifications. These plants …
The Different Types of Alyssum (Photos)
Alyssum is the perfect ground cover for any garden, and there are several different variations that you can select from. Most variations have tiny blooms and a sweet scent that …
Growing Guide: Tips for Caring for Astilbe
The astilbe comes in a number of varieties with different bloom times. Some bloom in the early spring, others during the summer, and some wait until almost the fall. Depending …
Growing Blue Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum)
The mistflower is named for its fuzzy, misty flowers that come in purple, blue, and light blue. The stems grow as tall as 3′. It is hardy in zones 5 …
Growing Beach Sunflower (Helianthus debilis)
The beach sunflower is a great flower for adding color to your garden or home. Like the classic sunflower, each flower follows the sun through the sky. Its yellow flowers …
Tips for Growing Agapanthus (Lily Of The Nile)
Agapanthus is a plant priced for its graceful stalks and its bright violet flowers. They are hardy in zones 6 through 11. The long blooming season means you can enjoy …
Tips for Growing Gooseneck Loosestrife
The gooseneck loosestrife has an unusual arrangement of flowers with its curved stems and a multitude of small white flowers. It can be grown in zones 3 through 8 and …
Tips for Growing Thalictrum Meadow Rue
The blossoms of the meadow rue are usually lavender, and the plant is highly prized for its pretty flower color and the unusual shape of them. The plant also comes …
Growing Guide: Tips on Growing Duranta Plant (Duranta erecta)
This tropical plant is a great addition to a garden all year long. It blooms with lovely purple flowers from the spring up until the weather changes in the fall. …
Growing Guide: Tips on Growing Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris)
These flowers have beautiful, star-shaped blooms that many people love for their shades of blues, purples, and even reds in various varieties of the plant. They will grow in the …