Corydalis for the Garden
Karen Corydalis is an herbaceous annual or perennial belonging to the poppy family (Papaveraceae) and related to bleeding hearts (Dicentra spp.) It is represented by over 400 species that are native…
Spring Blooming Perennials with Blue to Lavender Flowers for the Mid-Border
Blue and lavender flowers in the spring garden are a treasured commodity because they are often difficult to find. But the effort of ferreting them out is worth the trouble…
Baptisias for the Garden
Baptisia, also called false indigo, is a long lived herbaceous perennial and a member of the legume family (Fabeaceae) that also includes mimosa, lupine, and black locust. There are about…
Spring Blooming Perenials with Pink Flowers for the Front of the Border
The use of pink in the garden adds special meanings. It can imply romance, tenderness, and caring, and produces a sense of security, comfort and hope. Combine pink with other…
Spring Blooming Perennials with Blue Flowers for the Front of the Border
Introduce an element of calmness and serenity by including plants with blue flowers. The color blue is known to lower the pulse rate and body temperature, reduce stress, and create…
Perennial of the year (2013) : Variegagated Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum odoratum Variegatum)
Native to Europe and Asia, variegated Solomon’s seal is an herbaceous perennial in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae) that also includes hosta, yucca, and hyacinths. The pendulous flowers are carried on…
Sanguisorbas for the Garden
Also known as burnets, the Sanguisorbas are herbaceous perennials or small shrubs and belong to rose family, Rosaceae that also includes cherry, almond, and lady’s mantle. They are native to…
Five Flowering Perennials for Coastal Gardens
Coastal gardens present plants with two major problems: wind and salt spray. The wind not only dries out the plant but also dries the soil. In addition it can shred…
Soapworts for the Garden (Saponaria spp)
Saponaria is a genus of annuals and perennials in the pink family, Caryophyllaceae, native to Europe and Asia. Of the thirty to forty species in the genus, three perennials are…
Primroses (Primula spp.) for the Garden
Growing primroses (Primula spp) is a great way to welcome spring. Their colorful flowers rising above their attractive rosettes of foliage brighten any place in the garden and are excellent…