Purple Magnolia Flower

Plan on it being around for generations. Not Just a Southern Tree The name Southern Magnolia may mislead you to think it only grows in the south. Big, Beautiful White Flowers Its incredible, linen-white flowers adorn the tree from late spring through...

The Little Gem will mature around 8 - 10 feet wide . With little care of no more than adequate moisture and the occasional plant food, the tree will provide excellent screening, framing accents and other versatile uses limited only by the imagination.

They're versatile and will function as a specimen plant, border tree, or shrub. Plant one as an accent piece to your garden, or purchase multiple and create a beautiful row of striking color.

Sweetbay Magnolias are often grown as ornamental or showpiece trees. Which gives your tree a unique frosted appearance. This is one of the most pest-resistant magnolia trees you can find.

The Rose of Sharon or Althea is an easily grown deciduous shrub that was once a common pass along plant. This durable shrub is tolerant of a wide variety of soil types, is moderately drought tolerant once well established (though it will flower more with...

Botanically listed as simply Petunia x hybrida , this old heirloom can be a flowering machine though its delicate buds and flowers prefer not to be watered or rained on so be sure to water your plants from beneath the foliage.

The flowers transition to black berries that persist into winter for additional decorative appeal. The Big Blue Liriope is a tough little plant, terrific as a groundcover or for use in difficult areas where a reliable splash of color is desired.

The foliage is deep green, almost succulent looking, and extremely shiny. Delosperma looks great as a ground cover in a rock garden or in front of a perennial border. Delosperma is good for hard to grow areas in the sun garden because they do not require...

The fragile flowers shatter easily. The magnolia family (Magnoliaceae) has only two genera: Magnolia and Liriodendron. Several selections are shown below.Origin: Southeastern United States from North Carolina to the upper half of Florida and across to...

Edge your driveway or anchor your mailbox. The leaves are strappy and beautifully deep green. Liriope Spicata is the plant for you. Put them around your rose beds. In the summer, tall spikes of purple flowers crown the tufts and attract bees and butterflies,...

A mass planting of Twister is unlike anything you've ever seen. Plant them in groups, as a border or in a pot. Each 8” flower-head is made up of dozens of the individual flowers in the form of a ball.

This variety of Hyssop is more tolerant of cold winters and wet soil. Plant this handsome low-maintenance clumping perennial in a sunny location. Hummingbird Mint, as it's also known as, has foliage that smells distinctly like black licorice when crushed.

I'm so excited for the new change I am about to make in my garden!I am a little worried they might not survive during our harsh winters, but I will cover them both in sack, so they won't be damaged by the deep freeze.

They grow in HUGE round heads like drumsticks. Combine them with just about any shade of daylily for a show to remember. You just need to bring them indoors in the coldest months. They are so elegant and striking you can find them in landscapes from urban...

This 'Variegated' liriope is excellent for edging and ground covers; when planting, space 12-15" apart. The bright variegated leaves make a super edging plant that highlights partially shaded beds; brings a sense of light into darker plantings so when...

In the north, morning sun is tolerated and in the south, dense shade is necessary. This Brunnera is a wonderful perennial to brighten up shady areas and will look great with any shade plant on the market today.

The only pruning necessary is to cut the seed heads off in the fall, unless you want more seedlings – this native love to reseed. Don't wait for the neighbors to buy these great native plants before you.

Liatris ‘Kobold' has a plant height of 2' and a spread of 12-18” and should be planted in full sun in a well-drained area. It does prefer a bit more moisture than most Liatris, but do not over water.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce flowers. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers...

Use as an informal hedge or container plant where not hardy. They can be cut back to near ground level in winter or early spring. The flowers provide nectar for a variety of pollinators including butterflies and bees.

It is a compact magnolia that will typically grow to be 35 to 50 feet tall with a dense, narrow oval crown. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

It's moderate to fast-growing, with a coarse-textured, pyramidal habit. Foliage is oval in appearance with a decorative, golden hue to the new growth that eventually transitions to dark green (with a green underside hue).

7-9 inch chalice-shaped flowers seem to blanket the tree in late spring in deep, purple/red splendor. These would make an elegant informal hedge or plant one as a single specimen plant in your yard.

The Magnolia is an ancient genus with many different varieties. Magnolia Jane is one of the “little girl” hybrids developed in the 1950s. Imagine this Magnolia planted in front of your home.

A branch or two in a big vase makes you look like a professional designer…and that's without using any of the flowers! A single D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia flower can perfume a whole room.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release of the water into the root-zone of the plant.

Use as an informal hedge or container plant where not hardy. They can be cut back to near ground level in winter or early spring. The flowers provide nectar for a variety of pollinators including butterflies and bees.