Growing Perennials

Hydrangeas are popular perennial shrubs that are best known for their large clusters of vibrant blooms and the ability to change the color of these blooms by altering the acidity of the soil they...

Furman red sage plant is an attractive perennial plant that is sometimes called Texas Sage. The bright red blossoms of this blooming plant will bring hummingbirds and butterflies to flower gardens...

Lantana is a drought tolerant blooming perennial that is used as a landscape plant and to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. In the wild, lantana spreads by seed and roots and can form dense...

A Heliamphora plant may be any of 16 species of pitcher plants native to South America. These plants are known for their ability to capture and digest insects which allows them to grow in poor...

Once you understand the needs of Japanese iris, they are a relatively carefree perennial. Japanese iris need plenty of water, and they are a good choice if you need something for a wet area of...

Stromanthe is an evergreen perennial originally from Central and South America. It features variegated foliage with green, white, and red or pink colors and produces reddish-pink flowers in the...

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...

All plants need water in order to thrive and survive. Even cactus plants in the most arid deserts need a small amount of moisture to sustain their lives. Houseplants have different water...

How to take a plant cutting and propagate a new plant.

Summer days, warm nights, and thunder showers. This is the season of the Hydrangea! Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowering perennials today. They are easily cared for and pruned to give...

This North American wildflower is originally from Central America and is also known as Wand flower. It is a bushy perennial that grows well in zones 5-10 and is drought resistant making it a great...

Poinsettias are most closely associated with the winter holidays and Christmas. They are cultivated and purchased in plastic pots for holiday décor and gift giving. In addition to the classic...

Lilacs are old-fashioned shrubs that grow the well-known lavender, dark purple and white cone-shaped blossoms. Lesser-known varieties can also grow yellow and pink blossoms. Lilac shrubs can grow...

Adeniums are sometimes called desert rose but they're not related to roses and they're not from the desert. They are succulent perennials that like a lot of water during the active growing season....

Many perennials and shrubs can be easily propagated from cuttings. Even some of the more difficult plants can be increased through root cuttings if you follow a few simple guidelines. See below:

Hibiscus are gorgeous tropical-looking flowers with fantastic blossoms of varying shades of red, white, salmon and yellow flowers. They have been distributed everywhere, so even people in cold...

Perennials are more prone to diseases and insects than annual plants, because they are live for many years instead of being planted fresh every season. On the other hand, many perennials are...

Ornamental grasses are a beautiful addition to any garden. They can function as foundation plants in the garden, acting as the backdrop for the rest of the area, or they can be accent plants,...

Himalayan blue poppies are one of the few flowers that produce an intense sky-blue blossom. In their native location in China, they can grow to more than 6 feet tall; in other locations, they...

If you need something to plant at the back of your border, plume poppy is a great choice. Growing up to 8 feet tall, it produces long, thin, graceful stems with loosely branched clusters of...

For flowers that are easy care and have a long display of unusual blooms, try astilbe. These plants have shiny compound, fern-like leaves and tall plumes of flowers reaching up to 20 inches or...

The Hibiscus, also known as the Rosemallow, is a genus of over 200 flowering plants native to warm temperate, sub-tropical and tropical regions throughout the world. They are recognizable for...

Add an attractive perennial container display to your outdoor decor. Whether your choice is a beautiful ornamental or an arrangement of colorful flowers or even a design with herbs, this living...

Episcia is a genus referring to eight species of flowering plants. They are a perennial native to Central and South America known for having small ivy-like leaves and brilliant red, pink, orange,...

Yuck! Every year my garden goes from a beautiful spring display to the flattened out, yellowing and gray foliage of spent perennials. Let me show you how I get over that late-Spring/early-Summer...

Lupines, with their peppery scent, tall spires of complicated flowers and neat growing habits will appeal to all of your senses. Here's how to take care of these beautiful flowers

Hostas are gorgeous Perennials that come back to greet us every year in our Gardens. Hostas are hardy and sturdy and come in a gorgeous texture that is predictable as well as eye catching. Hostas...