Types Of Perennial Flowers

Much of the land is stabilized, and many mammals, including the threatened gopher tortoise, seek out the fruit. Cuttings do not root well, and most of the literature indicates that transplanting often results in failure.

If you wanted a novelty shade garden, 'Green Lace' might look interesting next to Heuchera 'Green Spice' and a chartreuse hosta such as 'June.'If you don't live in a warm enough climate to grow amaryllis outside (zones 8 and above), then Amaryllis 'Evergreen'...

One way to address this issue is to interplant your yarrow with annuals such as zinnias of the same height so that the bed stays colorful all summer.There is just something about those tall, feathery stems with flat heads made up of many small flower...

In celebration of all things "green", here's a short list of flowers in nature's most refreshing, restful hue. This variety is readily available at nurseries and home centers. This long-cupped type is a mid-spring bloomer., a late season bloomer, is a...

Here's a few of my favorite green flowers to put in and around your garden to evoke a reaction of your own. The foliage is typical of most Zinnias and can get pretty leggy, but the bloom is what makes this one interesting.

Ox-eye Daisies must generally have odd numbers of petals, because they almost always me give the best answer, "He loves me!" As my mother taught me, any daisy that gives you a different result is clearly defective.

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...

Edible flowers have been used for hundreds of years as flavoring and garnishes. 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.

Early settlers found rudbeckia useful as a medicine, as did native Americans before them. This will extend the plant's flowering season and keep plants looking neat. Flowers are most commonly yellow or gold, but also come in russet, mahogany and bronze.

They are sometimes referred to as summer's bride because the blooms follow the path of the sun through the sky.Pot marigolds are a colorful, easy to grow annual. Most sources site the Gerbera daisy as the "real" April daisy, but a gardener knows that...

So why should you give up some of that space to iris? This really is a miracle plant for the home gardener.This is one of those plants that may not perform at its best but it will keep going on neglect.

With the onset of cooler temperatures in fall the foliage takes on richer hues of deep red.The following selections from Charles Oliver (The Primrose Path) have been available for several years, however they warrant inclusion in this article especially...

He might even join us. He didn't, deciding to stay in the air-conditioned comfort of the van.Back to the hibiscus at hand. While sitting in front of the fan one hot, muggy afternoon, drinking a cup of coffee, I was startled by the sound of screeching...

Palmatiloba, P. Dentata 'Desdemona' and L. 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 for Big, Bold and Beautiful!

There are even double-flowered forms. The mid-border or even rock garden settings. They prefer a deep, well-drained soil but are not fussy about soil pH. In fact, there are well over 40 cultivars of balloon flowers.

Hairy rounded leaves stay attractive throughout the summer. Pinch in early spring to induce branching. It appreciates rich, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. Native to deciduous woods of the East, it likes moist, humus-rich soil and part shade.‘Bruce's...

They are relatively small to mid-sized plants; the largest reaches about 100 cm or 3 feet in height. There are about 50 species found throughout the north temperate regions of the world (18 from North America).

Find some that are adapted to your area and enjoy them regardless of the name they are given by the grower. In cooler climates African lilies are grown in containers that can be moved indoors in winter.

The speedwells exhibit considerable variation in size and form, from low and creeping to tall and narrow. Spicata are 'Foxy Lady', 'Royal Candles', 'Red Fox' and 'White Icicles'Often considered as hybrids are the cultivars 'Sunny Border Blue', 'Pink Damask'...

After reading a crazy man online, I placed newspaper right on Bermuda grass, piled it high with dirt, and planted away.I thought I really had cheated the system. You can sell them online, locally, or in local iris club sales.

They like full sun and well-drained fertile soil with a pH from 6.1 to 7.8 (slightly acidic to slightly alkaline). When planting from nursery containers, carefullyremove the root ball and check to be sure they are not root-bound.

Meadow cranesbill are among the oldest flowers in cultivation in the western world. With the recent surge of new cultivars this plant will be with us for many years to come. Let me introduce you to this tried and true ornamental!

With all the iris out there, even if you are looking for one type of bloom, color, or shape, you can find it in the size and soil needs you already have. I have found that in the iris world you get what you pay for.Buy iris at rock bottom prices and they...

But if you have a little time to research the local iris growers in your area, you can find the iris that will rebloom and give you twice the punch for your buck.No matter how you pick your iris, they will be a treasured friend sure to find space in your...

Thanks to world-renowned horticultural firm, GGG (Unternehmensgruppe Gruenewald), based in Europe, an entirely new plant has made its gardening debut. They point out that it is either anor interfamilial cross, since Verbena and Phlox are in separate families,...

Modern classification of the species includes incurved, reflexed, pompon, anemone, spoon, quill and spider types. Even in the Asian countries where the species is generally thought of as a symbol of life, white mums are associated with grief.Chrysanthemums...

The blooms may last only a day, but the display goes on and on. Even the foliage can vary from bright yellow to purplish.A variety of spiderworts illustrating their general growth form.