“Full sun” for plants is regarded as being at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. Some will perform even better with more sun, while others may benefit with protection from hot afternoon sun. Here are some of the best sun-loving perennials to grow, chosen for their reliability, ease...
Milkweed is beautiful and ishighly preferredby people looking for the best perennials for bees. It attracts the stunning Monarch butterfly and its nectar is appreciated by many pollinators. A huge draw for the plant is its aroma, especially the one coming from the common milkweed. There are ...
Astilbe “Hot pearls” rosy red flower, h-18″, zone 4 Astilbe chinensis “Dark Side of the Moon” h 20-22″near black foliage. Dark stems hold raspberry buds that burst with rosy purple flowers. This performs best both for growing and flowering in full sun in the north with adequate ...
Hello Becky, Thank you for your interest. Virginia Bluebells, although native to the north eastern states, are not invasive in my zone 5 Toronto garden. They form a slow growing clump that goes dormant in the summer. Self seeding is minimal in my experience. Japanese fern peony is a lovely...