prairies, dry meadows, and grasslands. Blanket flower thrives in dry sunny conditions and lean soil. Flowers attract bees and other pollinators, while seed heads are a source of food for songbirds and other wildlife. Learn more about growing blanket flower....
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and sunny clearings. Sometimes perennials are planted as solitaries, with only a single variety of large, highly ornamental plant. Perennials are used as colorful ground covers in flower beds and borders; creepers are used for intricate structures such as belvederes, arbors, arches, and curtains ...
Holly):This species is characterized by its deeply divided, spiny leaves with prominent white veins. It produces metallic blue flowers in mid-summer that are surrounded by spiny, silver-blue bracts. This variety typically grows to about 1-2 feet tall and is well-suited for dry, sunny ...
They are great for borders or as companion plantings for brightly colored annual flowers. Excellent for growing in containers. Common Name: Dutchman's Pipe Botanical Name: Hypopitys monotropa Height: 6-9" USDA Zones: 5-8 Requirements & Benefits: Pinesaps are rare, foliage-less, parasitic ...
The mounding compact habit makes this a good choice for containers, mass plantings, and edging for dry borders. Blooms better in shorter days than other varieties. Photo: Ball Horticultural Company Porto Grande™ Portulaca oleracea Habit: Low trailing habit Height/Spread: 4 to 8 inches tall,...
Pinched twice (at least) these will be set in large groups out into the borders for a spectacular summer show. These are pinched tips from another set of snapdragons. I used to not pinch snaps, as I wanted to tall, florist-style snapdragons, but those are impractical outdoors as they ...
These beautiful compact perennials can be used as ground covers for shade to add interest to your garden while helping to keep the weeds down.
It thrives amongst other coastal perennials in borders, containers, and raised beds. This southern U.S. native grass appreciates well-draining soils common along oceanside gardens. Once your grasses are thriving, they’ll sprout flowers, then seeds that allow them to sprout in new areas. Pull...
Dwarf varieties like Spirea Japonica “Nana” are ideal for growing in a container. They require slightly moist soil to grow. You can also use them in foundation plantings for year-round interest. They also make beautiful borders. 45. Japanese Skimmia ...