The bright vivid pink color of ‘Alma Potschke’s’ daisy-like flowers is outstanding and goes looks terrific with both late summer and early fall flowers. Yellow flowers warm it up and…
If you like the prairie look but have limited space consider ‘Little Joe’ Pie Weed. It has the same large clusters of small mauve pink flowers, attractive foliage, and appeal…
As the summer wanes and my zucchini crop dwindles I like to tuck in one last zucchini treat into my family meals, zucchini soup. This recipe is quick and easy,…
We had a great need for a fast growing vine so planted moon vine. Wow, did it ever grow and then to our delight started producing saucer-sized fragrant white blooms.…
The deep purple daisy-like flowers with bright gold centers make ‘Purple Dome’ a standout in the garden. Blooming at a time when other plants are fading, it gives a fresh…
Sedum “Autumn Joy’ is a very special plant and is an asset in every garden. It gives year round interest beginning in early spring when mounds of green foliage push…
Cockscomb is a tender perennial native to tropical areas of Asia, Africa, and America and a member of the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae, that also includes beet, spinach, and Gomphrena. Growing…
Also called eleven o’clock, Mexican rose, sun rose, table rose, and rock rose, this herbaceous annual is a member of the purslane family, Portulacaceae, and a native of southern Brazil,…
Lamb’s ear is a herbaceous perennial native to Turkey, Armenia, and Iran, and is a member of the deadnettle family, Laminaceae, that also includes mint, basil, and beebalm. It forms…
The bright blossoms with their bright gold stamens atop tall stems grace my garden during late summer and last until fall. The simple elegance of the plants is perfect in…
Karen