Baptisia like full sun, situated on a plot of ground with good drainage, and that's where our clump is located. I say clump now because we've had our plant long enough for it to form into its mature shape and size of 3 to 4 foot tall and wide, a nice...
The baby in the pot will be content "planted" right in the middle, until it's adopted out.s and take a pictures seven times!) If I‘ve made three new five-dollar plants in that time, I'm earning sixty dollars an hour.Divide in early spring or early fall,...
Plants grow three to four feet tall and wide, and stems tend to arch over as the flowers develop and weigh the branches down.Mexican Oregano is best in full sun, but filtered shade is acceptable, especially in very hot, sunny areas.
By the following morning, these flowers will be spent and another group will open a bit farther up the stem. Eventually, all the buds open and the long stems are naked except for a few seeds that develop following the flowers.Plant gaura in full sun to...
Too many plants are available that are capable of adding sparkle, crackle, and pop. Why not include a few of these loud plants to your garden for an extra bit of sizzle? Fireworks are plentiful this time of year, but not only in the night sky.
I follow my long-held rule to divide when plants begin to diminish in vigor or to outgrow their space.Purchase purple coneflowers from nurseries if the new colors and forms are preferred.
Like other tough native plants, colonies of gopher apple are a step towards a sustainable ecosystem that aids in supporting our native wildlife.Thanks to Jessl for the image of gopher apple in bloom.
Advanced gardeners and those who have been seriously bitten by the daylily bug can feed their addiction for the newest introductions, which sometimes top $300 (USD) for a double fan.
I better discard that badly damaged part. If you feel some give, it should yield to careful persistent tugging.Lacking two forks, try one fork and your hands. Another option is to wrap the roots with newspaper and wet that, and put the root ball into...
Just a wonderful plant that you cannot stop, I have seen roots just thrown on top of the soil and they make it. They might not be the stars they could be but they are there – growing and waiting for its chance to shine.I want to thank Pajaritomt, Jackieshar,...
Recent breeding efforts with the native Heuchera villosa species have resulted in amazing new selections and are now offering an opportunity for you to add "sizzling" color to your gardens this year! Dramatic foliage colors, late summer blooming for the...
As they get older and bushier they might require staking. We have had temperatures in the winter down to -30C (-22F)and they still keep coming back, bigger and better every year. During the hottest summerdays, they may need a drink if it hasn't rained...
Few garden perennials offer such decorative foliage and striking flower displays. Palmatiloba, P. If large imposing perennials are your thing, then you must grow Ligularia. Dentata 'Desdemona' and L.
If you don't grow this wonderful plant, I highly recommend you track down a balloon flower for your garden; you won't be disappointed.I would like to thnak the following people for the use of their pictures:
More information about moss phlox is available on It appreciates rich, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. The species below offer myriad choices for gardens and country or city roadsides where they will bloom for many years.Commonly called woodland...
Cultivars of many of the species increase the number of selections exponentially. During the winter the plants may look a bit tattered, but if trimmed in early spring, new foliage emerges and renews the planting.
Your comments are welcome, but please be aware that authors of previously published articles may not be able to promptly respond to new questions or comments.)The genus is named in honour of Franz Karl Mertens (1764-1831), a professor of botany in Bremen,...
Right?Readers, please mouse over the pictures for identification and credits. The best time to divide both types is in spring before new growth begins. Water well to settle the soil around the rhizomes and keep the bed moist during the spring and summer.
The speedwells exhibit considerable variation in size and form, from low and creeping to tall and narrow. This article will introduce you to the taller types of speedwells; the species, cutlivars and hybrids that make ideal plants to use in the middle...
So, I have been there, looking at stunning gardens cared for by someone much my senior. Give iris what they love when they need it once a year and everything else will fall into place.Irisloverdee told me the best wisdom she had was, “Buy them, grow...
Growing perennial seedlings is easier than you may think. Discover tips on how to grow perennial seedlings and ensure they thrive in your garden.With so many different species of perennials to choose from, becoming familiar with all of your options may...
They tolerate a range of conditions including partial shade but not wet feet in winter. Propagation is by cuttings or division of the clumps (which should be divided every 2-3 years for plant vigor).Shastas are best planted in spring after frost has passed,...
With the recent surge of new cultivars this plant will be with us for many years to come. Meadow cranesbill are among the oldest flowers in cultivation in the western world. S-bill, bassinets, Loving Andrews (after Saint Andrews, the Patron Saint of Scotland),...
Actually, unless the iris holds a deeper meaning for you, it is not worth it to get iris that need staking.Now, on the whole, the older a plant is when you get it the more bloom stalks that plant will have.
I have been enjoying it ever since. Color is everything to most gardeners.Anyone can have just another plant but to find that one WOW plant to fill that perfect spot takes work and planning.
They point out that it is either anor interfamilial cross, since Verbena and Phlox are in separate families, albeit within the same order, Polemoniales. However, both theof Velox and the information on the Velox trials at
Smart gardeners know that most perennials should be divided every few years. Each clump needs to have sets of leaves and roots in order to grow.Replant promptly so the roots don't dry out.
