Growing Perennials

If you have a shady spot in your garden you think is destined to bear only dirt, you are going to love hostas. Hostas are easy-care herbaceous perennials that are often planted to show off their...

There are more than 500 species in the genus Primula, including auricula, cowslip and oxlip. Most of these beautiful plants bloom in early spring, showing a variety of colors, including white,...

Trillium is a native wildflower in North America. It has been used for medicinal purposes throughout the ages. In recent times the showy flowers have found their way into flower gardens around the...

Coral Bells, also known by their Latin genus of Heuchera, have recently become one of the most popular of all the perennials. They are native only to North America, but have been exported around...

Also known as euphorbia, the are over 2000 species of spurge, which includes shrubs, annuals, biennials, perennials and subshrubs. Some of the spurge species are evergreen, while others are...

Epimedium, also known as barrenwort or Bishop’s miter, is a beautiful addition to shade-loving perennial gardens. The leaves resemble the shape of a bishop’s hat, which explains one...

Nettles are common plants native to Europe, North America, Northern Africa and Asia. They grow wild throughout temperate and subtropical regions and are generally considered a pest by most amateur...

Plumeria is a genus of plants which includes over 300 tropical species located in Mexico and Central America. They are most heavily concentrated in Hawaii; it is from their fragrant flowers which...

The Pittosporum is a genus which includes about 200 species of flowering shrub and hedge. They majority are originally from Japan and southeast Asia, though several species have been identified in...

Honeysuckles are shrubs and vines in the Caprifoliaceae family. They are common throughout the northern hemisphere, especially in China. About 180 species exist. Well-known examples are European...