Tag Archives: perennials

Plants We Love: Fanfare Blanket Flower

July 1, 2016 | Jennifer Smith | 0

Fanfare blanket flower is not for the subdued garden. This is a powerhouse of color and drama. It’s perfect for the garden that contains every color or for a monochromatic palette that calls for a punch of color here and …

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A Must-Have Lobelia

June 7, 2016 | Jennifer Smith | 0

We must have this new lobelia in our gardens! ‘Starship Deep Rose’ blooms earlier than other varieties of cardinal flowers. It has better branches that are upright and firm, and the plant will bloom its first year—a definite plus …

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Dwarf Solomon’s Seal Has a Place in the Shade

June 7, 2016 | Jennifer Smith | 0

Dwarf Solomon’s seal is making its second appearance in the Landless Gardener’s new shade garden. As with all smaller plants, special care should be taken to plant it where it can be easily seen while walking along the garden …

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Ligularia, a Must Have in the Shade

June 2, 2016 | Jennifer Smith | 0

For as long as I have been gardening I have been planting Ligularia in the shade garden. It wasn’t until I started gardening in the park that I realized just how underused this plant is and how positively people …

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A Plant to Love: Pink Pig Crepemyrtle

May 26, 2016 | Jennifer Smith | 0

This mid-size crapemyrtle has a lovely pink bloom that is set off by its luscious green foliage. Bred to be disease and mildew resistant, this new introduction by famed plant breeder Dr. Michael Dirr is delighting gardeners. Its smaller stature …

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If You Love it, You Will Prune It

May 23, 2016 | Jennifer Smith | 0

That is something my dad always says and usually it’s a good rule to follow. Many plants respond well to thoughtful pruning. With careful pruning you have the ability to shape the growth of the plant and give it time …

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Echinacea ‘Golden Skipper’ Attracts Butterflies to the Summer Garden

May 4, 2016 | Jennifer Smith | 0

This coneflower’s blooms are saturated with golden yellow color, and at 18-inches tall it’s perfect for smaller gardens as well as containers. ‘Golden Skipper’ reaches its mature size the first year, an attractive feature to impatient gardeners. It attracts …

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Purple Lotus: a Giant, Gorgeous Tree Peony

April 30, 2016 | Jennifer Smith | 0

Every garden needs a showcase plant, something to make you stop in your tracks and look in awe. Sometimes called specimen plants, these garden additions are often rare, unusual or just plain demanding of the spotlight. If you are …

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We Love ‘Mars Madness’ Hardy Hibiscus

January 27, 2016 | Jennifer Smith | 0

A new introduction by Walters Gardens, ‘Mars Madness’ hardy hibiscus is out of this world with its unique foliage and flower combination. We love that the flowers of ‘Mars Madness’ are produced all over the plant, not just at …

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‘Honorine Jobert’ Anemone Receives Special Praise

January 27, 2016 | Jennifer Smith | 2

Each year, the Perennial Plant Association (PPA) selects one plant as its plant of the year. This program of recognizing outstanding perennials began in 1990. Perennials considered for this special recognition are critiqued on numerous aspects. Plants that receive …

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We Love Persian Spires Upright Ironwood

January 15, 2016 | Jennifer Smith | 0

We love how this upright beauty, Persian Spires, offers gorgeous color to the garden through the seasons. This easy-to-grow ornamental is related to witch hazel. Not only is the foliage stunning, but when the tree matures, its exfoliating bark adds …

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