Spigelia marilandica (spu-GEEL-ee-ah, mar-i-LAND-ih-ka), also called Indian pink, belongs to the Loganiaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial and is native to the Southeastern United States, widely found in Missouri
Rosemary is a member of the mint or Lamiaceae family. It is a type of perennial herb hailing originally from the Mediterranean. There are several different varieties of Rosemary, and one
Phlomis fruticosa (FLOW-miss, froo-tih-KOH-suh) is a drought-tolerant, perennial flowering shrub hailing from China, the Mediterranean, and parts of eastern Asia. This summer-blooming shrub is a member of the Lamiaceae or
Penstemon [PEN-stem-on] is a genus of herbaceous perennials containing about 250 species. Most of these plants are native to the Nearctic region and parts of North America. The variety of
Gynura aurantiaca [jy-NYOOR-uh, aw-ran-ti-AYE-kuh] is a woody based evergreen perennial hailing from Indonesia and Java and is a member of the Asteraceae family (composite). Its common names include: Royal Velvet
Astilbe [a-STIL-bee] is a genus of approximately 25 species and hundreds of hybrids of herbaceous perennials belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. These rhizomatous flowering plants are popular for their tall,
Pachysandra terminalis [pak-ih-SAN-druh, term-in-AL-iss] is an enthusiastic groundcover hailing from Japan and north-central China. It is the most commonly grown of five different varieties, all of which require the same
The shooting star flower – Dodecatheon meadia [doh-dek-ATH-ee-on, MEE-dee-ah] is a charming plant and is widely available for cultivation across the United States. Native to North America, dodecatheon meadia belongs
Leucadendron [Lew-kuh-DEN-dron] is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family: Proteaceae (protea). There are around 80 varieties of this plant, including: This evergreen shrub is native to South
Botanically known as Physostegia virginiana the obedient plant is a popular species in Lamiaceae – the mint family along with Lamb’s Ear and Cat Whiskers plants. These are native plants to
Tecomaria Capensis [tek-oh-MAR-ee-uh, ka-PEN-sis], also called Tecoma Capensis, is a perennial flowering plant species of the family Bignoniaceae, naturally found in southern Africa – in Eswatini, South Africa, and southern areas of
Eriogonum Umbellatum [er-ih-OG-uh-num, um-bell-AY-tum] is a highly variable perennial flowering plant species of the family Polygonaceae, along with the silver lace vine. It is commonly known as the knotweed family and native to
Galphimia glauca [gal-FIM-ee-uh, GLOCK-uh] is a member of the Malpighia family and is commonly called Thryallis or Rain of Gold. The Thryallis plant is a small, perennial evergreen shrub hailing
Duranta Erecta is an evergreen flowering shrub in the family Verbenaceae along with: The plant is native to Mexico, Brazil, Florida, South America, the West Indies, the Caribbean, parts of Central America, and
Orthosiphon aristatus [Ortho-sy-fon, Ari-status] is a herbaceous perennial and member of the family Lamiaceae (Labiatae), more commonly known as the mint family. It is a medicinal herb found in many
Anise Hyssop aka Agastache Foeniculum [Ah-GAH-sta-kee, Fin-ICK-yoo-lum] is a perennial plant species in the mint family Lamiaceae that includes horsemint, Lamium, and meadow sage. It is native to northern and
Solomon’s seal plant – Polygonatum Odoratum [Po-lig-oh-NAY-tum, Oh-dor-AY-tum] is a perennial plant in the Asparagaceae family along with: Yucca elephantipes and Yucca gloriossa Sansevieria trifasciata and Sansevieria cylindrica Agave attenuata
Oenothera Fruticosa [Ee-no-HEE-ruh, Froo-tih-KOH-suh] is a flowering plant species in the Onagraceae family. It is a native perennial to eastern North America, mostly growing in different open habitats, including moist
Gunnera [guh-NER-uh], is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Gunneraceae family. Gunnera is the only genus in the perennial family and contains 63 different species. Many of these
Lamium maculatum (LAY-mee-um mak-yuh-LAH-tum) is a stoloniferous perennial that’s one of the fifty species of Lamium in the Lamiaceae or mint family. These cousins of mint are mostly native to
Some people prefer to have grassy lawns, while others want gardens of beautiful flowers. But what if we told you it’s possible to have both (sort of)? Sisyrinchium angustifolium (sis-ee-RINK-ee-um,
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium [tha-LIK-trum, ak-wil-egg-ee-FOH-lee-um] are known for their gorgeous showy flowers and are a part of the buttercup Ranunculus family Ranunculaceae. These Eudicots are native to temperate Asia and Europe. T. aquilegifolium also naturalizes
Dictamnus albus [dik-TAM-nus, AL-bus] is an herbaceous perennial, native to warm woodlands of southern Europe, Asia, and northern Africa belonging to the family Rutaceae. The plants come back every year
Tiarella cordifolia (tee-ah-REL-lah kor-di-FOH-lee-uh) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial wildflower with dense clumpy foliage and billowing spikes of bright white flowers. This member of the Saxifragaceae family of plants is
Hyacinthoides hispanica [hy-uh-sin-THOY-deez, his-PAN-ih-kuh] has bright blue flowers and part of the garden asparagus family called Asparagaceae. Originally, these bulbous flowering perennials are native to the Iberian Peninsula. However, these
Dicentra eximia [dy-SEN-truh, eks-IM-mee-uh] is a flowering fern-like plant belonging to the Papaveraceae family and native to the Appalachian Mountains. The oddly-shaped flowers on the plant are the reason why
Blue Delphiniums [Del-fin-ee-um] are perennial wildflowers of around 300 different species. All a part of the Buttercup family (which include Ranunculus and Clematis) and are native to the Northern Hemisphere. Part of the
Boltonia [bol-TO-nee-uh] is a genus of plants mostly native to North America, including the Great Plains and the Mississippi Valley. These plants belong to the Asteraceae family, which also includes
So you are interested in growing catnip, an easy-to-grow hardy perennial herb? It is commonly known as the Catnip plant or Catswort, Nepeta cataria, one of the top mosquito repellant
Iberis sempervirens is a low-growing herbaceous perennial plant typically thought of as a subshrub because it forms a mound of foliage rising to about a foot high and about 18”
Eranthis [eer-RAN-this], commonly known as the Winter Aconite, refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae (Ranunculus). It is native to southern Europe and parts of Asia
Limonium latifulium [lim-OH-nee-um, lat-ih-FOE-lee-um] synonymously known as Limonium platyphyllum [lim-OH-nee-um, plat-TY-fil-um] is a flowering clump-forming perennial. Famous for its showy flowers, the plant type is commonly known as: Sea lavender Perennial statice
Platycodon Grandiflorum [plat-ee-KO-don, gran-dih-FLOR-um] is an herbaceous perennial plant from the Campanulaceae family and the only plant in the Platycodon genus. It’s native to East Asia, Japan, Korea, China, and
Linum perenne [LIN-um, per-EN-ee], commonly known as Blue Flax, is one of the favorite wildflowers grown across the US. Linum belongs to the Linaceae family, and famous for its profuse
Tecoma Stans is a perennial flowering shrub known for its highly attractive and bright-colored flowers from the (trumpet vine) family Bignoniaceae. Also in the family is Tecomaria capensis the orange cape honeysuckle. It’s
Polemonium caeruleum [po-le-MOH-ne-um, see-ROO-lee-um] is a perennial flowering plant species from the family Polemoniaceae. Other plants in the family include annual Phlox and Cobaea scandens. Native to temperate regions of
A harbinger of spring, Primula vulgaris [PRIM-yew-luh, vul-GAIR-iss] is a flowering semi-evergreen perennial belonging to the Primulaceae family. It is synonymously known as Primula veris var. acaulis L and is known for bearing masses
Brunnera macrophylla [bruh-NEER-uh mack-roe-FILL-uh] is a herbaceous flowering perennial plant species from the Boraginaceae family and native to the Caucasus. This plant is a classic perennial, a favorite for many
Alstroemeria is a genus of 80+ flowering plants in the Alstroemeriaceae family. Peruvian lily care is pretty much the same across all varieties. The deer resistant Peruvian Lily has South
Aconitum napellus [a-kon-EYE-tum, nap-ELL-us] is a part of the Ranunculaceae family, known for its intriguing flowers, and native to the mountainous areas in western and central Europe. You may hear