Blog List Category: Perennials

Why Do Hellebore Flowers Last So Long?

Hellebores are all the rage right now and everybody seems to be adding more to their garden. A big appeal is the fact that…

Ligularia przewalskii

Ligularia przewalskii is a great plant for part shade to heavy shade. It likes lots of moisture but does just fine with…

When To Start Seeds Indoors – Includes a Chart

One of the most frequently asked questions from new gardeners is, when should I start my seed indoors? It all seems so…

Astilboides tabularis

Do you want to grow gunnera but your climate is too cold? Then Astilboides tabularis is a good alternative. It has some of…

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea monstrosa) Forms Peloric Flowers

I walked outside a few days ago and immediately spotted my monster foxglove. It is a cream yellow, growing in a fairly shady…

Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’

Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’ is a wonderful little plant for the rock garden. It is not a show stopper, nor does it have big flashy…

Allium thunbergii ‘Ozawa’

The last plant to start flowering in my zone 5 garden is  Allium thunbergii ‘Ozawa’, the Japanese onion. As I write this it…

Dictamnus albus

Dictamnus albus, the gas plant, always makes a big splash in the garden when it is flowering and even when it is not…

Planting Perennials the Right Way

Planting perennials may seem easy but there is more to it than you realize. Planting correctly will ensure larger and…
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