* What it is: A midwestern prairie native that produces tubular pinkish-white flowers in May and June and then has foliage that turns burgundy in fall. Sometimes called Bradbury’s beebalm, eastern ...

We love flowers in every color: the tiny fragrant flowers of white sweet alyssum tumbling out of window boxes, the bold blooms of white peonies flecked with pink, and the bright yellow petunias ...

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* What it is: Native to Africa, montbretia/crocosmia is a July- and August-blooming iris-family perennial flower with red, orange, or bright-gold tubular flowers and strappy leaves. Shoots emerge from ...

WASHINGTON — Native perennials are a win-win when it comes to landscaping here in the D.C. region. Native means they are native to the area, and support our local ecosystem like birds and butterflies.

Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives, while ...

The kinds of seeds and bulbs you can plant in November are limited, but if you're frequently visited by deer, that list ...

Are empty spots in your landscape crying out for a flower that is a butterfly magnet and makes a perfect perennial border? Oenothera lindheimeri, a tough, low-maintenance flowering plant known by ...

Not all native plants are unruly and wild-looking. Some are neat and tidy and fit well into a conventional perennial garden. False indigo, Baptisia sp., is one example of how a wild plant can be used ...

Eight perennials, tested at the CSU Trial Garden, are recommended for Colorado gardens. The featured plants offer a variety of colors and bloom times, from late spring through fall. Looking for some ...

Perennials are like the reliable old friends of the garden—once they’re settled in, they keep coming back year after year with minimal effort. If you’re looking for plants that don’t need constant ...

November is almost here, and it’s time to get your perennial flower garden ready for winter. Do you cut it down or don’t you? The traditional approach to preparing herbaceous perennial beds for winter ...