… herbivores throughout the year and in spring the brilliant pinkish red flowers attract insects to the nectar, and in the process pollinating the flowers. Bright red fruit in fall are favorites of a number of small native birds with beaks long enough to reach the fruit through the spines. Like other cacti, this species thrives in bright light to full sun and very well drained soils. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Intensely fragrant purple and white striped flowers thrill gardeners from mid-June to the first hard frost in mid-October. The purple gene in roses has been linked to the famous 'old rose' fragrance beloved by gardeners world-wide. The flowers darken, and … drained yet moisture retentive soils, and good air movement around the foliage are all keys to success in the garden. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a sage) of rich blue flowers are surrounded by furry, dark purple calyces on this late summer to early winter bloomer. The plant can grow up to 8 feet if not cut back hard earlier in the growing season. Not hardy in this area; plant in … full sun in moderately rich soils and water whenever the attractive heart-shaped leaves begin to wilt. Not bothered by rabbits or deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bright, golden-orange-to-yellow fragrant flowers are produced above the blue-green leaves with silver markings in early June on this cultivar belonging to the Ghent hybrids. Fall color ranges in the yellow-to-golden-orange shades. Plant these flowers in sunny locations and in acidic soils that stay …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… roses, soak the roots in a bucket of water for several hours before planting. Be sure to choose a full-sun site before digging the hole. Remember that as soon as tall trees leaf out, full-sun areas can become partly shaded. Divide mature summer- and fall-blooming perennials when they are 4 to 6 inches tall. Do not divide day lilies (September), Oriental poppies (July), or iris (late …
Type: Plant Info
… Meet the Plants That Inspired our Halloween Costume Contest. Some plants don’t need Halloween to dress up—they wear their costumes all year long. From clever disguises to dramatic flair, these Garden show-offs inspired us to host a “Plant Costume Contest.” Watch the video to find out the winner. Bird of …
Type: Blog
… in the natural world, you might think of destruction and loss of wildlife. But when it comes to the North American prairie, fires are a crucial tool for native plants to thrive and to safeguard against extinction. Until now, it was unclear precisely why and how … on that prairie, for the long haul, they have to survive and reproduce. We learned that fire is essential for reproduction. A healthy population is one that will be resilient in the face of …
Type: Blog
… This bulb grows to a height of 2 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has blue blooms in May and June and belongs …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This evergreen vine grows to a height of 20 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has white and purple blooms in July and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bulb grows to a height of 8 inches with partial shade to full shade and moist soil conditions. It has white blooms in May and June and belongs in a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
