You can choose out of various bee balm varieties with many different colors. The really common ones are pink and red but you can also find wild bergamots that are white or lavender. The problem with bee balm is that itcan easily be affected by powdery mildew. If you live in an area w...
Golden male fern is a striking large plant with long, arching, finely cut fronds that are a lovely chartreuse color in the spring. They become dark green as the summer progresses. And make a great statement in the shady understory of shrubs. Dryopteris will grow in any moist, well draining...
the greater the delay in blooming.” She explains that you can cut some perennials back by as much as half, but that if you spot buds already formed on a stem, you should leave them as they are because “the likelihood is that if you cut them off, you’ll ...
Japanese Anemone is another fall-flowering perennial that is very easy to grow and puts on a big show. With its delicate pink or white flowers that sway gracefully in the late summer breeze until frost, these blooms are a pure joy in the autumn landscape and attract hummingbirds, while bei...
HOW TO GROW Shasta daisies do well in Zones 4-10 and do best in full sun. They need a soil that has been enriched with organic material such as compost, leaf mold or cow manure. They will need ample watering during the growing season and good drainage while dormant in the winter. Spac...
I know that lilies and roses do well in your kind of climate, but as you mentioned not being able to water your garden perennials too often I'd say lilies are the best of these options. Most varieties, except Oriental, will do fine without watering daily. They are the most lovely of ...
2024 List of Plants for Sale at Anna's Perennials Locally-grown & pesticide-free Please note: some plants are in short supply. If there is a particular plant you are looking for, please call or email before driving a long way. We cannot guarantee that
If you look at a U.S. map detailing the areas where gazania can safely be grown outdoors year round (provided by the University of Florida) and you don't live in Hawaii, your options are the extreme south and the West Coast. If you live elsewhere, grow these flowers as annuals. ...
Understanding the morphology of Amsonia can help you appreciate its beauty and diversity, as well as choose the right species for your garden. Amsonia Cultivation Amsonia, with its beautiful blue flowers and graceful foliage, is a relatively low-maintenance perennial that is a joy to grow. He...
When you're looking to add color with summer flowers to the garden in the months of June, July, and August, look no further than these annuals and perennials.