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Coral Bell’s real Botanic name is Heuchera and its real garden talent is adding both pretty flowers and colorful foliage to a partial shade garden. Heuchera’s native status is All American ranging over all of the United States,...
Each year the Perennial Plant Association, a trade group that works to educate gardeners on great performing perennial plants, selects their choice for Perennial Plant of the Year. Nepeta, ‘Walker’s Low’ received this award in 2007 by meeting...
The structure of any creation requires a strong backbone to give it stability and strength. Nepeta becomes that backbone or strength that every garden needs and does it well for many reasons: First, Nepeta is so dependable. Its zone-three...
One of the most delightful projects you can try if you are a perennial gardener, is creating a children’s hollyhock garden. Using these tall, long-blooming perennials provides a delightful “screen” allowing children to have a “hideout” where they...
Columbine, ‘Bluebird’ image courtesy Walter’s Gardens. Aquilegia or Columbine – Spring-Blooming Cut Flower Favorite Someone has said that “a flowerless yard in spring is a yard without a soul; but even one living flower in a solitary corner...
Tall Garden Phlox – Image Courtesy Walter’s Gardens Tall Garden Phlox – From “magenta obscurity” to the most prominent place in the floral world Many gardeners see the gorgeous Tall Garden Phlox advertised in books or magazines and...
Image of Heartleaf Bergenia courtesy Walter’s Gardens. In winter, you’ll love the unique change in foliage color of this gorgeous perennial plant. Heartleaf Bergenia is one of the most stunning perennials for shade or partial shade that can be found....
Cushion Spurge, Euphorbia polychroma has spring impact with its eye-stopping bright yellow color. Euphorbia in its full blooming glory shines like chrome and that probably explains the adjective part of its name, “polychroma.” The flowers of Euphorbia are really...
Cold-hardy Shasta Daisies Shasta Daisies are considered by many gardeners as the showiest and most reliable perennial in the summer garden. Shasta’s cool summer look with their air of innocence lifts the spirit of any garden. The saddest...