Spiderflower, any of about 275 species of plants constituting the genus Cleome of the family Cleomaceae, mostly tropical annual herbs with a pungent odour. The popular cultivated spiderflower (C. hasslerana), with dark pink flowers fading almost to white
Frequently Asked Questions About Easy to Grow Perennial Flowers What is the longest-blooming perennial? Long-blooming perennials have a few different ways of extending their flowering: some bloom intermittently for long periods, some re-bloom in distinct flushes, and some just have exceptionally long...
Geranium sanguineum, known by the dramatic name Bloody Cranesbill, is a resilient and beautiful perennial that adds a burst of color to gardens. This European native, belonging to the Geraniaceae family, is admired for its vibrant magenta flowers and attractive foliage that takes on fiery hues in...
Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established. Beauty: Adds visual interest to landscapes with its unique appearance. Consider Carex for its durability, versatility, and ability to enhance your garden's beauty. Carex FAQ Carex Attributes: Genus: Carex Family: Cyperaceae Perennial Distribution...
Here's an interesting salvia, a showy perennial with foliage scented like anise. More to the point, as far as nectar goes, this salvia has long spires of large, deep-purple flowers from midsummer to frost. Expect a dense shrub, some 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide, drought tolerant, and ...
They’re easy to grow and care for throughout the year. Begin with starter plants in small pots or add them to a garden bed. Look for easy care perennial herbs (which come back every year) such as mint chives, rosemary, tarragon, thyme and chives. RELATED: How to Plant an Herb ...
shrub. Use this beauty to create a flowering hedge or a lovely and consistent burst of color in a mixed bed or a mass planting. Plant in a busy area to enjoy the fragrant blooms or trim some flowers for use in arrangements. This hardy rose grows as a perennial in USDA zones 3 ...
Harvest thyme before their flowers starts to open. Cut the herb with 1.5 to 2 inches from the spot. A second growth will emerge but this must not be cut. This would lessen the plant’s winter hardiness. Although it is a hardy perennial, they still need a little bit of attention over ...
Swedish Ivy is a fast growing, spreading, evergreen perennial plant from South Africa that is closely related to theColeus. They have slightly rounded, waxy, glossy green, 1½"-2" leaves with scalloped edges, and produce 3"-8"racemesof pink, lilac or white flowers.See Web Page ...
This perennial form of spreading or creeping phlox is distributed throughout the western United States and into British Columbia. Often, it forms patches of flowers across hills and mountain slopes. Slightly taller than the dwarf phlox, Phlox diffusa is more commonly found in the wild than in ga...