Hellebores for the Garden
Karen Hellebores are herbaceous perennials that bloom early and tell gardeners that winter is giving way to spring. They are a member of the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, that also includes clematis,…
Plant Combination: Variegated Yucca (Yucca filamentosa)’Golden Sword’ and Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) ‘Zagreb’
Poor, dry soil in full sun might be considered a tough place for plants but this cheerful yellow combination will do well there. The yellow of the coreopsis ‘Zagreb’s’ flowers…
Problem-Solving Floribunda Roses
Floribundas offer a big bang for the buck. A cross between a Hybrid Tea and Polyanth, Floribundas produce an abundance of flowers in many colors for many months and are…
Genus: Armeria (Thrift) for the Garden
Thrifts are members of the plumbago family, Plumbaginaceae, that also includes leadwort (Ceratostigma) and statice (Limonium) . There are about fifty species but only a few are considered good garden…
Plant Combination: Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata) ‘Laura’ and Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ) ‘Goldsturm’
These two popular perennials combine to make an eye-catching combination in the mid- to late summer border. The billowing purple flower heads of ‘Laura’ provide contrast in shape, size and…
Five Best Medium Pink Old Garden Roses
Picking the “best” roses is an objective process and in this case, the ratings of the American Roses Society have been used. Every year the American Rose Society enlists the…
Buphthalmum for the Garden
Buphthalmum are a genus in the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes goldenrod, daisies and lettuce. It includes two cultivated species, both clump-forming herbaceous perennials native to southeastern Europe. Their…
Plant Combination: Armenian Cranesbill (Geranium psilostemon) and Star of Persia (Allium cristophii)
Two shades of purple make this a striking combination border during late spring and early summer. Armenian cranesbill produces dark magenta-purple cupshaped flowers with black centers on a large loose…
Best Climbing Miniature Roses
Picking the “best” roses is an objective process and in this case, the ratings of the American Roses Society have been used. Every year the American Rose Society enlists the…
Adonis for the Garden
Native to Europe, Africa and Asia, Adonis is a genus in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, that also includes anemone, delphinium, and hellebore. There are about twenty species but only a…