Baptisias for the Garden
Karen 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…
Plant Combination: Meadow Sage (Salvia) ’East Friesland’ and Achillea ‘Beacon’
Beginning in early summer this dynamic combination lasts for weeks. The upright violet purple spikes of Salvia ‘East Friesland’ contrast with the large crimson red heads of Achillea ‘Beacon’ in…
Plant Combination: Spotted Deadnettle ( Lamium ‘White Nancy’ ) and Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans)’Purple Brocade’
Perfect for a shady spot, Lamium ‘White Nancy’ and ajuga ‘Purple Brocade’ will do well in both dry or moist conditions. Both have pretty flowers in late spring to early…
Plant Profile: Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Purple coneflower is an herbaceous perennial native to central and eastern US where it grows in open woods, prairies, and meadows. It is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae,…
Plant Profile: Pink (Dianthus plumarius)
This herbaceous perennial is a member of the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae) that also includes baby’s breath, campions (Lynchis), and soapworts. It is native to Eurasia, has been cultivated for many…
Plant Profile: Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)
Carnations are short-lived herbaceous perennials native to the Mediterranean where they grow in pockets of soil in limestone formations. The grey-green foliage is linear and evergreen. The flowers are produced…
Plant Profile: Peachleaf Bellflower (Campanula persicifolia)
Peachleaf bellflower is an herbaceous perennial native to the mountains of Europe, North Africa, and Asia where it grows in meadows and woodland edges. It forms a evergreen basal rosette…
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…
Plant Profile: Cyclamen coum
This herbaceous perennial is a member of the primrose family (Primulaceae) and native to the mountains of Turkey, the Caucasus, and northern Iran where it grows in woodlands, scrublands and…
Tiarella for the Garden
Tiarellas, commonly called foamflowers, are popular perennials for shade gardens. . There are about six species five of which are native to North America and one to Asia. The plants…