When it comes to perennial flowers that bloom all summer, look no further than geraniums. They grow throughout the summer with very little maintenance. Geraniums are easy to grow and thrive in both sunny and shady locations. They are one of the most popular perennials for a few reasons. For...
Lavender is a bushy, strongly scentedperennial plant. It will not only bring beauty to your garden but a lovely calming scent. If you love lavender, check out our list ofpurple flowers. Plant them in the spring when the soil starts to get warm Poor or moderately fertile soil Keep them aw...
Daylilies aren't lilies at all. The name come from the amazing way the flowers grow. While daylilies are perennial plants, its flower will only bloom for 24 hours. But they are lovely and famous among breeders. They also attract birds and butterflies, which is great for your garden. 15....
summer snowflake- common Old World herb having grasslike leaves and clusters of star-shaped white flowers with green stripes; naturalized in the eastern United States Ornithogalum umbellatum,sleepy dick,starflower star-of-Bethlehem- any of several perennial plants of the genus Ornithogalum native to ...
A flowering shrub that was once dismissed as hopelessly old-fashioned, today the hydrangea is back on the garden scene. This charming perennial can now be seen starring in the country’s most stylish yards, in Hardiness Zones 3 through 9. With their luxuriously large clusters of dainty blue,...
The Perennial Care Manual: A Plant-by-Plant Guide: What to Do and When to Do Itby Nancy J. Ondra Indoor Plants: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Caring for Houseplantsby Grahame Clarke The Indoor Plant Bible: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Caring for Indoor, Greenhouse, and Patio...
Perennialplants live for more than two years and often come back year after year. Once established, they can add long-lasting color to your garden and require minimal maintenance. 10. Salvia Salvias are a hardy choice for containers, with their vibrant flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink...
A much improved selection compared to older varieties, Summer Sparkles, Baby's Breach, Gypsophila, brings months of semi-double, lightly fragrant white flowers from late spring through midsummer.
This unassuming, low-growing perennial has narrow leaves and produces purple, pink, or white daisy-like flowers. botanical nameAster sun requirementsFull sun height1-4′ high x 1-4′ wide hardiness zones3-8 Asters are a late summer stunner. It’s a very non-assuming, low-growing perennial...
Intimacy: The Sensual Essence of Flowers by Joyce TennesonDaylilies: The Perfect Perennial by Nancy HillDaylilies for the Garden by Graeme GrosvenorHollyhocks and Honeybees: Garden Projects for Young Children by Sara Starbuck"We are talking now of summer evenings in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the ...