Genusandspecies(common name) and cultivarFlower colorHeight (feet)Spacing (inches)Planting zoneHarvest seasonUses Achillea בCoronation Gold’ (coronation gold yarrow) ‘Coronation Gold’Yellow1–312 × 123–9Spring, summerFresh, dried Comments: ‘Coronation Gold’ is a hybrid betweenA. filipendul...
Zone: 4-9 Height: 1 to 2 feet Bloom time: June through September Flower color: Bright orange to yellow-orange One of the biggest factors in the decline of monarch butterflies is the increasing scarcity of milkweed, its only caterpillar host plant. In addition to being a vital food source...
If you live in a northern zone and are frustrated with perennials that are behaving like annuals, here is a list of plants we have found to consistently overwinter in Zone 4.
SGS Water Theme: influence of soil, pasture type and management on water use in grazing systems across the high rainfall zone of southern Australia Eleven experimental sites in the Sustainable Grazing Systems (SGS) national experiment were established in the high rainfall zone (HRZ, >600 mm/year...
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OurFirewitch Dianthus perennialsare the very first flowers we see in the spring. They continue blooming throughout the spring and then again in the fall. If you need the perfect pop of color, give Dianthus a try! 5. Black-Eyed Susans ...
Apple “Honeycrisp” semi-dwarf, zone 3, sold out Amelanchier alnifolia- the Saskatoon, western serviceberry, h-13′ w-9′, sun to part shade. z-3 Aronia melanocarpa ‘Low scape Mound’ Asimina triloba- Paw Paw, discontinued Currant Black -Medium to large clusters of blackberries. Good...
But gazania (Gazania spp.) is a tender perennial, growing in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11, so most gardeners grow this valuable landscape addition as an annual. Is Gazania an Annual or a Perennial? If you look at a U.S. map detailing the areas where gazania can safely ...
Great Garden Plants is one of the best places to buy good quality perennials online, especially if you live in a Northern climate. They are located in Michigan and carry lots of plants that are hardy all the way down to zone 2!
Hardiness: Consider your climate and choose species or cultivars that are hardy in your zone. Growth habit: Select varieties that fit your space, from compact forms to those with a more spreading habit. Foliage: Consider the texture and fall color of the foliage. Flower color: While blue is...