While many people, particularly allergy-sufferers, tend to avoid goldenrod with the thought that it worsens hay fever symptoms, that’s just a myth, as ragweed is the culprit, not this flower, and it’s ideal for fall planting. It’s one of the last flowers to bloom in the fall, and...
Comments: Plants may be raised from seed (62–74°F) and planted in fall or early spring. Flowers are effective fresh but the majority are sold dry. The flowers are often sold by weight, not by the stem. The inflorescence is feathery and highly branched ...
You may think of spring as the time for seed sowing, but I do a lot of seed planting now, in the fall. The reason is that most of the cold hardy perennials, trees and shrubs that I like to grow produce seeds that require cold stratification. This simply means that they require a pe...
Perennial plantsare the trusty stalwarts of our beds, borders and containers. Thriving for many years before they need renewing, they’re a vital part of every well-designed planting scheme. To help you get the most from your perennials, we’ve searched the internet to bring together this com...
Coreopsis - Coreopsis, also known as Tickseed, is a hardy plant, and a favorite among gardeners for its ease of care, drought tolerance, and extended flowering period. Coreopsis blooms typically occur from late spring through late fall, if they are deadheaded, providing months of color in the...
Try planting coral bells in small clusters — they really stand out and create a stunning display. Divide the clumps every 3 to 4 years, either in spring or fall. Fringed bleeding heart Raincrow| Flickr |CC BY 2.0 If you’re looking to add long-lasting charm to your garden, fringed ble...
Choose from many different color varieties; most work well in zones 4-9. 15. Tickseed (Coreopsis sp) Despite the unusual name, tickseed is a stunning fall flower. With its thick, spherical flowers, this perennial looks like a cross between a carnation and a daisy. The tickseed is a...
A pollinator magnet in the summer, with decorative seedheads in fall. Excellent heat and drought tolerance. Height: 12-16” | Width: 16-18” | Zones: 4-8 | Exposure: Full - Part Sun Variety Pictured:EchinaceaSummersong™ Firefinch™ ...
A native shrub which I have become absolutely enamoured with and have been using more and more frequently in plantings, is Fallugia paradoxa, Apache plume. This shrub is native to the South western U.S. and Northern Mexico and features white flowers followed by wispy seed heads. ...
It will colonize slowly by seed, evergreen, pt sun-sh, h 10, z-4, native Chelone obliqua – Pink Turtlehead, pink, sun to part shade. Height 25-35″, zone 3 Chelone lyonii ” Tiny Tortuga” deep pink flowers from late summer to fall, h 12-16″, zone 3 Clematis Henryi, big ...