Plant Profile: Lesser’s Anemone (Anemone x lesseri)
Karen Lesser’s anemone , also called rose windflower, is a herbaceous perennial hybrid produced from a cross between Anemone multifida and A. sylvestris. It is a member of the buttercup family,…
Plant Combinations: Spirea japonica ‘Goldflame’ and Coral Bells (Heuchera) ‘Obsidian’
This handsome combination adds color and textural contrast over a long season. Beginning in spring the large, dark purple leaves of coral bells ‘Obsidian’ provide contrast to the small leaves…
Plant Profile: Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus)
Alpine aster is a shot-lived herbaceous perennial native to Canada, US, and the mountains of Europe including the Alps and the Pyrenees. It is a member of the Asteraceae family…
Garden Plants for Flower Arrangements: Hybrid Japanese Anemone (Anemone x hybrida)
Hybrid Japanese anemone are herbaceous perennials that form a substantial mound of handsome dark green leaves carried on long stems (petioles). Each leaf is palmately compound with three toothed leaflets.…
Plant Profile: Fall Astilbe (Astilbe taquetii)
Fall astilbe is a clump forming herbaceous perennial native to China and a member of the saxifrage family, Saxifragaceae, that also includes Bergenia, foamflower (Tiarella), and coral bells (Heuchera). Hairy…
Plant Profile: Silver Mound Artemesia (Artemesia schmidtiana)
Silver mound is a semi-evergreen perennial native to Japan and a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisies, sunflowers, and lettuce. The species is rarely seen but…
Plant Combination: Bear’s Breeches (Acanthus spp.) and Coral Bells (Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia) ‘Palace Purple’
These two herbaceous perennials have outstanding foliage that will add texture and color all season long. The combination will peak, however, when bear’s breeches produces its stalks of pink or…
Plant Profile: Siberian meadowsweet (Filipendula palmata)
Siberian meadowsweet is a herbaceous perennial native to Siberia and a member of the rose family, Rosaceae, that also includes lady’s mantle, apples, and almonds. It is a compact plant…
Plant Profile: Mediterranean Spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites)
Also called donkey tail, this succulent perennial is native to southeastern Europe and Asia Minor where it is found in grassy and rocky areas. It is a member of the…
Plant Profile: Star Astilbe (Astilbe simplicifolia)
Star astilbe is a dwarf herbaceous perennial native to Japan. It is a member of the saxifrage family, Saxifragaceae, that also includes Bergenia, coral bells (Heuchera), and foamflower (Tiarella). The…