sun requirements Full sun to partial shade height 1-3’ hardiness zones 8-10 Salvia coccinea is a compact, two to three-foot sage with spikes of tubular flowers that bloom in the spring. Emerging earlier than other salvias, the tube-like blossoms last until frost. ‘Coral Nymph’ prod...
Alyssum- Though they look like snow, they prefer full sun but can tolerate partial shade. They are ideal between walkway stones and as filler between taller plants. Make sure you let them drink lots of water. Cleome- Are a favorite of southern gardeners. Their delicate pink, rose, purple, ...
If you enjoy hummingbirds, Nicotiana is a deer-resistant perennial (zones 10 – 11) bicolor flower loved by pollinators and enjoys the full sun, which deer won’t nibble on. Nicotiana is also quite a drought-tolerant plant but can tolerate being grown in shade gardens. Annual flowers and ...
Plants that naturally take over the garden, such as invasive species and aggressive self-seeders, will eventually crowd out your roses and deprive them of light and air. Roses need plenty of breathing room to maintain good air flow around them and prevent black spot and other fungal diseases....
It’s no wonder then that geraniums are as popular today as they were decades ago. Whether you prefer to use them in containers, window boxes, hanging baskets, or in the garden border, all they ask is that you water and fertilize them occasionally and remove the spent blooms. Height/...