40. It has often been suggested that the word lis (or lys, as it is sometimes used) is actually a corruption of a word associated with either the yellow flag iris or its habitat. There are different theories about what this word was, however. The yellow flag is thought to have been a...
Here’s one plant that loves the shade you may recognize easily! The two-toned, lush foliage definitely attracts attention and will continue to look amazing just as long as you keep it in deep shade. No wonder I keep seeing these in apartment buildings – it’s like the best way to ...
peonies and roses it will look wonderful. One more plant is forsythia, forsythia not only helps the irises grow, but also provides the beautiful contrast of color. Forsythia flowers herald the arrival of spring and their yellow colored blooms are perfect match for reticulated iris that flowers in...
2024 List of Plants for Sale at Anna's Perennials Locally-grown & pesticide-free Please note: some plants are in short supply. If you are looking for a particular plant, please call or email before driving a long way. We cannot guarantee that the plant y
You can find English ivy just about anywhere these days, whether in the home or growing wild in the forest. While many people like the look of ivy, it can be harmful if ingested. It contains saponins, which cause abdominal pain, excess salivation, diarrhea, and vomiting. ...
When choosing plants for shade, remember that too many dark greens can make a shady area look gloomy. Instead, use them for background structure and texture, then bring the area alive by making use of pale, pastel colours. White, cream, pale yellow, lilac, light mauve and pale pink show...
The purplish-blue flowers will appear on the plant from late spring onward into the fall. When the foliage and flowers begin to look a bit faded, cut the plant back by half, and you will be rewarded with new lush leaves and a second bloom. ...
24 summer bedding plants ££27.96 *Just pay £5.95 postage. Supplied as 6 plants of each variety. Please see Sutton's delivery page for further details on delivery and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations. ...
These weeds—you know them as bindweed, dandelions, thistle, quackgrass, cheatgrass, sorrel and others—are good at overcoming the barrier weed fabric presents to them. They can germinate in the duff layer on top of the fabric and grow in soils that are extremely shallow (such as cheatgras...
Cottage Garden Favorites:For a romantic cottage garden look, combine Eryngium with roses, daisies, and lavender. Pollinator-Friendly Plantings:Enhance the ecological value of your garden by planting Eryngium alongside other pollinator-attracting plants like Nepeta (catmint), Monarda (bee balm), and ...