Plant Profile: Chinese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis)
Karen Also called Japanses anemone, this herbaceous perennial is a native of central China where it grows in scrub, grassy slopes, and streamsides. It is a member of the buttercup family,…
Plant Profile: Parrot Lily (Alstroemeria psittacina aka A. pulchella)
Parrot lily is a clump-forming, tuberous perennial native to southern Brazil, northern Argentina and north-eastern Paraguay. It grows 2-3′ tall and is evergreen in mild climates. The lanceolate leaves are…
Plant Profile: Martegon Lily (Lilium chalcedonicum)
Native to Tuscany, Greece, and Albania, this short-lived perennial bulb is a member of the lily family, Liliaceae, that also includes tulips and fritillaria. Plants grow 4-6′ tall and have…
Drought Tolerant Plants: Herbaceous Annuals and Perennials Grown for Foliage
Foliage can add both texture and color to the landscape to create a mood and enrich the visual quality of the garden. Leaves may be glossy, matte, large, small, leathery,…
Plant Profile: Small Flowered Foxglove (Digitalis parviflora)
A native of the mountains of northern Spain, this short-lived herbaceous perennial is a member of the plantian family, Plantaginaceae, that also includes snapdragon, turtlehead, and Veronica. A basal rosette…
Plant Profile: Straw Foxglove (Digitalis lutea)
Also called small yellow foxglove, this short-lived perennial is a member of the plantain family, Plantaginaceae that also includes snapdragon, turtlehead, and Veronica. It is native to southern Europe and…
Garden Style: Formal or Informal?
Chuck One of the many choices involved when planning a garden is whether the garden will be formal or informal. You may not make a conscious decision about this and let…