Starting in late spring speedwell ‘Eveline’ puts forth its purple-pink spikes and is joined a month later by the magenta flowerheads of Achillea ‘Pomgranate’. The two bloom together for over…
This clump forming perennial is native to western North American from Alaska to California and into Arizona and New Mexico where it grows in dry rocky areas of mountains from…
For a semi-shaded area in a white garden this late spring combination features the same color with contrast provided by the shape, texture and size of the flowers and leaves.…
This dynamic combination pairs two herbaceous perennials that have both outstanding flowers and foliage. The variegated foliage of ox-eye ‘Loraine Sunshine’ and purple foliage of stonecrop ‘Purple Emperor’ provide color…
From the time the fresh green foliage of daylily ‘Bonanze’ first emerges in the spring the garden comes alive. As soon as the weather warms up, plant Perilla ‘Crispa’ with…
For a combination that last all through the growing season consider blue oat grass ‘Saphirsprudel’ and Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’. The pair get going early in spring as new growth emerges.…
Here are two long blooming perennials that will bring color to the border throughout the summer. Verbena ‘Homestead Purple begins flowering in spring with its rich purple phlox-like flowerheads and…
This herbaceous perennial is native to the Northern Hemisphere where it is found growing in marshes, stream edges, and other wet areas. A member of the buttercup family, marsh marigold…
The appeal of simple white and yellow daisies is used here to create a charming combination with cypress spurge for the late spring garden. The acid yellow green bracts of…
The name only tells half the story. Yes, the plant does have a distinct skunk smell but its very large green leaves and bright yellow sheaths make it a knockout…
Karen