Growing Perennials

Clematis are a hardy perennial that come in a wide variety of flower colors and sizes, as well as bloom times. In recent years, the popularity of this plant has increased due to the wide variety...

The peony is a large, blooming plant that produces great numbers of fragrant flowers in the spring. The two types of peonies generally grown in the United States are the tree peony (Paeonia...

Tree peonies, shrubs that reach up to 5 feet tall, are known for their showy fragrant flowers. Tree peonies may have double, semi-double or single flowers in nearly any color except blue. Once...

Peonies are old-fashioned favorites that are lovely to look at and even lovelier to smell. These beauties have an amazing lifespan, sometimes living fifty years or longer. They are generally hardy...

Peonies have enchanted gardeners for years, and varieties can be found in many reestablished antique gardens. Peonies are sold in a variety of ways; bare-root means that there's no soil on the...

Hibiscus come in either tropical or hardy varieties. Hardy hibiscus die down to the roots in winter and re-grow in spring. Because hibiscus don't begin to re-grow until very late spring, they are...

Peonies are colorful, heavy blooming spring perennials. These plants can outlive their gardener if properly taken care of. Peonies are normally grown from a bare root and can grow into shrub-like...

If bamboo as taken over a garden or yard, it can be killed by removing every bit of root. Find out why bamboo won't die if it is simply cut down with help from a sustainable gardener in this free...

Root Beer Plant is the local name for Piper Auritum, Hoja Santa, or Mexican Pepperleaf, a large-leaf perennial that grows in Zone 8 and above. This large plant is named for the odor of the leaves...

Musa Basjoo also commonly known as Japanese Fiber Banana, is a tropical herbaceous tree that is cold hardy to U.S. Climate Zone 5. A large, dramatic plant with green to slightly reddish foliage,...

Peonies not only provide a burst of color each spring, but, with proper care and adequate light, can last several decades. These plants range in color from white to many shades of pink, red and...

Bleeding Heart is a great plant to have in your garden; it does well in sun or in shade, is tolerant to drought and thrives with damp feet. Although its blossoming time is short, the foliage...

Add Russian sage to the landscape or perennial garden in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and the result is a plant that will produce beautiful, purple spikes. Russian sage will bloom for three...