Show Me Perennial Flowers

This can cause some diminishment of blooms over time. They will merrily drop seeds and wind will spread them to likely locations of the garden. One is an annual and is the true form and one is a perennial and more commonly known as false forget-me-not.

Read on to find out if forget-me-nots are edible.Yes, they are pretty with their sprays of tiny blue flowers, but I get so many of them invading the gardens, I tend to pull them out.

Unfortunately, they can also be fussy if they're too far out of their comfort zone and may refuse to flower. As previously mentioned, the forget-me-not is a bog-lover, so the wetter the better (to a point).

Forget-me-nots grow like wildfire in shady, moist areas, fields, meadows, woodlands and coastal forests.The simple answer to this question is yes. Forget-me-not is native to Africa and was introduced to American gardens for its beauty and simplicity.

Awe-inspiring forget-me-nots are the product of a grower who is intimately familiar with the common problems with forget-me-nots, from fungal disease to pest insects.Although forget-me-nots are generally pretty tough once established in the landscape,...

Use containers if you have limited space or if you want to grow forget-me-nots indoors.in containers is not how most gardeners use this perennial flower. Containers with forget-me-nots and other flowers are great for sprucing up a patio or screened porch.

They rush hither and thither gathering up beautiful specimens and bedding pants. In more northern regions, however, they get killed to the ground by cold winter weather. Gardeners who planned for this time venture back outside to enjoy the revitalized...

Keep reading for growing kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate info.) used to be very popular in the U.S. Originally from China, it was a particular favorite of Thomas Jefferson. Once the seedlings have sprouted,to one every 18 inches.

Some of the plants may self seed, but do not expect the cultivars to come true from seed. Gaura has long been a favorite perennial for gardeners in USDA Zones 5-10. Plant it almost any place, including rocky ledges, near stonework or bricks, or in the...

Many sparklers, firecrackers, and other aptly named plants are available to add sizzle, pop, snap, and crackle to your garden. With all these selections nobody need go without fireworks for the Fourth of July or any other day of the year.

Native to the central and eastern United States, this lovely wildflower not only beautifies prairies and gardens across the country; it keeps them alive with butterflies, birds, and beneficial insects.

Each fruit contains one seed.Plant gopher apple in full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. While gopher apple tolerates moderate amounts of salt-laden wind without injury, it cannot withstand long-term flooding by salt or brackish water.

As Paul Barden of Old Garden Roses and Beyond puts it, it's like the China 'Green Rose' forgot to make petals so it made the bloom up of sepals. 'Forever Green' would definitely be a conversation piece in your collection.Thanks to PlantFiles contributors...

I never did figure out whether the white yarrow was a result ofby bees or if it blew in on a breeze since wild white yarrow is commonly seen along the roadsides on the east coast of the U.S.Unfortunately, the young maple tree under which the yarrow bed...

Breeders have created hybrids with flowers of soft green as well as the more traditional red, cream and pink. This dwarf daffodil, only four to six inches high, is a mid-spring bloomer.The vast majority of tulips produce blooms in shades of white, pink,...

By itself, 'Envy' is not overly striking, but throw it into a patch of ‘regular' Zinnias and this one could stop someone in their tracks.Bells of Ireland is an obvious one when thinking of green flowers.

After all, they were her favorite!Any flower that occurs in flocks of thousands is made for picking. I rolled up my sleeves and waded into them, picking and picking until my bicycle basket overflowed.

Like so many modern garden ornamentals, Astrantia or masterwort, are currently enjoying a surge in popularity. If you are not familiar with these long-lasting perennials, then this article will provide you with an overview of this small but wonderful...

Just looking for something a little different to dine on? They are also rich in nutrients: rose hips are very high in Vitamin C; marigolds and nasturtiums also contain Vitamin C, and dandelion blossoms contain vitamins A and C.

The plant variously referred to as a black-eyed susan, brown-eyed susan, brown betty, coneflower or gloriosa daisy was given its Latin name in 1740 by botanist Carl Linnaeus, who wished to honor his botany professor, Olaf Rudbeck.

There are many different varieties available of daffodils from double peach forms (right) to the classic white with yellow, trumpeted centers (left). Paperwhites grow from bulbs and are easily forced indoors, which is why they are commonly given as gifts...

The room we have to add new plants grows smaller and smaller each passing year. Often they can be seen marking the long lost graves, holding down the edges of long lost buildings, and sitting in the middle of a field with nothing around to show you why.

Its copper-brown foliage darkens to nearly black, creating an interesting transition for this plant through the year.Thierry Delabroye's ongoing breeding efforts have been rewarded with all these incredible new Heucheras which will be available in 2008.'...

During the hottest summerdays, they may need a drink if it hasn't rained in a while. And, they WILL survive the winter. The blossoms, which are dinner plate in size, do not appreciate wind.

Palmatiloba, P. Few garden perennials offer such decorative foliage and striking flower displays. For the back of the border, they are second to none! As long as they have steady access to soil moisture, Ligularia will provide you with the ultimate plant...

I won't go into every one of these but a few of the more standrad cultivars are worthy of mention.Some of the oldies but goodies include ‘Mariesii' (60-75 cm, blue), the ‘Apoyama' series (20 to 25 cm), ‘Shell Pink' (20 to 30 cm), ‘Mother of Pearl'...

Growth is best in full sun. This prostrate, mat-forming, evergreen perennial grows 3 to 6 inches tall and spreads by stolons to cover an area 18 to 24 inches wide. The species below offer myriad choices for gardens and country or city roadsides where...