fragrant panicles. The butterfly bush should be included in any butterfly or hummingbird garden. Butterfly bushes can grow 5 to 12 feet tall with a spread of 4 to 15 feet. The color of the flowers can vary, but the most common are purple, pink, white, or ...
Brussels sprouts are frost hardy and will tolerate temperatures as low as 20ºF. A frost will sweeten the flavor of Brussels sprouts. Temperatures that are either too cold or too warm for too long will cause Brussels sprouts to taste bitter. Sprouts that develop in hot weather may not form...
Carrots are among the easiest garden vegetables to grow—and the most bountiful--given the right conditions. Learn to grow carrots.
Late spring to fall Flower color: Fuchsia and yellow Part of the ColorBlast series, the flowers are unlike any other portulaca, with magenta pom-pom-like centers surrounded by five yellow petals. Flowers stay open longer under low-light conditions, with plants that are especially vigorous, dro...
Water, place in the shade for a few weeks, and let the new plant grow to have a large enough root system to be able to plant in the garden again. Important: Before propagating, be sure that your plant is not patented. Patented plants are illegal to propagate. You can check to see ...
Mulch around the base of the plant to help preserve moisture. Temperature and Humidity Chinese snowball viburnum may not tolerate drought in the South, but this shrub can handle heat and humidity, especially if afternoon shade is provided. This shrub is not reliably hardy in USDA Plant ...
They won't grow as high as an elephant's eye, but they will lift their blooms off the ground, a blanket of color floating on a sea of green. Contents Perennial Flowers Image Gallery , 12-24 Inches in Height Blue to Purple Perennials, 12-24 Inches in Height Pink to Fuchsia ...
Debutant:If you want something to light up your garden in late fall, Debutant fills that role (she’s always late to the ball!). Can grow 3 feet tall and bear fuchsia blossoms. Dernier Soleil:A sweet flower with vibrant yellow centers slowly turning into peachy-orange petals. Under the ...
If you want flowering annual plants that are dependable and easy to grow,petunias(Petuniaspp.) may be just what you're looking for. As one of the most popular types of backyard plants, they're arguably perfect for novice gardeners. Petunias are generally hardy, and they can withstand chan...
Crape myrtles are wildly popular in the South for good reason. They bloom in the summer, when there are few other trees and shrubs providing that service. The larger varieties grow rather quickly, providing a bit of shade in addition to the seasonal color. ...