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
Aurinia saxatilis [aw-RIN-ee-uh sacks-AT-ih-liss], nicknamed Basket-of-Gold for its beautiful yellow blooms, is an evergreen perennial plant from the Brassicaceae family and native to Asia and Europe. This species is a
Mimosa pudica (mim-MOH-suh, pud-EE-kuh) is a pantropical semi-erect or prostrate flowering shrub originating in South America and Central America. Today, it can be found throughout the tropical regions of the
Cerastium Tomentosum [Ker-RAS-tee-um Toh-men-TOH-sum] belongs to Caryophyllaceae family and is native to Europe and western parts of Asia. This herbaceous flowering plant is typically distinguished from the rest of its
Centranthus ruber [sen-TRAN-thus, Roo-ber] is a flowering perennial plant belonging to the family Caprifoliaceae along with the glossy Abelia. The name for the plant is derived from Greek words kentron
Ricinus communis [RISS-i-nus, KOM-yoo-nis] is a perennial flowering shrub or small tree species in the Euphorbiaceae or spurge family. Although the plant is native to the Middle East and northeast
Linaria [lin-AR-ee-uh], commonly known as Toadflax, is a large genus of 150 species of flowering plants. This genus of small bright flowering plants is, in fact, one of the largest
Mirabilis jalapa [mih-RAB-ih-liss, ha-lap-a] is one of the most widely grown species of the family Nyctaginaceae. By the way, the Bougainvillea tree is also in the Nyctaginaceae family. The plant
Phaseolus Coccineus [FAZ-ee-oh-lus, kok-SIN-ee-us] is a twining perennial climbing plant species of the family Fabaceae, commonly known as Leguminosae family. Native to the mountainous regions of Central America and Mexico,
Pulmonaria angustifolia [pul-muh-NARE-ee-ah, an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh] is a low-growing perennial plant and member of the pulmonaria genus. It belongs to the Boraginaceae family, which includes over 2,000 known species. The plant is
Gypsophila Paniculata [Jip-SOF-il-uh, Pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tuh] is a perennial herb flowering plant species from the family of Caryophyllaceae. This herbaceous perennial is native to eastern and central Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
Cassia didymobotrya [KASS-ee-uh, did-ee-mo-BOT-ree-uh] known as Senna Didymobotrya is a perennial flowering plant species from the family Fabaceae, commonly known as the legume, bean, or pea family. The plant is
Talinum panciulatum [tal-I-num, pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tum] is a perennial succulent subshrub in the Talinaceae family, which includes 28 species of flowering succulents and shrubs. The species was described in 1760 under the
There are hundreds of different kinds of hardy, herbaceous perennials flowers that will grow in our gardens. Because some of these require considerable maintenance – special attention of one kind
The bright crimson flowering Linum grandiflorum is part of the Linaceae family a flax species native to Algeria, Northern Africa, Southern Europe, and North America as an introduced species. The stark
With fern-like foliage and beautiful showy flowers atop, Astilbe fanal [a-STIL-bee X ar-END-see-eye] (Astilbe x arendsii hybrid) is a perennial plant belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. In 1993 it won
The blue indigo plant – Baptisia australis [bap-TEE-zee-uh aw-STRAL-iss] is an herbaceous hardy perennial flower and a member of the pea family Fabaceae, along with the perennial sweet pea vine.
Caltha Palustris [KAL-tha pal-US-triss] (Caltha palustris L) is a wildflower belonging to the Persian buttercup family (Ranunculus and Ranunculaceae). The Marsh Marigold is no relation to the actual marigold plant,
Amsonia tabernaemontana [am-SO-nee-uh, tab-er-nay-MON-tah-nuh] is a native herbaceous perennial growing most frequently in rich, open woods and thickets. Native to several states in North America including Texas, Florida, Missouri, Illinois,
The Alchemilla mollis [al-kem-ILL-uh] [MAW-liss] or Alchemilla vulgaris (Little Alchemist) [al-kem-ILL-uh] [vul-GAIR-iss] more widely known by the common name Lady’s Mantle is a member of the Rosaceae family. Native to
Alcea Rosea [al-KEE-uh, ROH-see-uh] the hollyhock plant is a genus of about 60 species of flowering plants in the Mallow (Malvaceae) family originating from southwestern China and exported to Europe
Cimicifuga racemosa [sim-iss-SIFF-yew-ga, ray-see-MO-suh] is the former name of Actaea racemosa. It’s one of the 2,252 known flowering species of the family Ranunculaceae, commonly known as the buttercup family. Cimicifuga
Aegopodium Podagraria [ee-guh-POH-dee-um] [pod-uh-GRAR-ee-uh] has shallow roots which grow fast and can cover a large area. With enough water and sunlight, the plant creates a stunning carpet of leaves with
Monkey flower, Mimulus (MIM-yoo-luss) is an herbaceous perennial wildflower. The genus Mimulus was formerly part of the family Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family) before joining the family Phrymaceae (Lopseed family). Some list the
Heliotropium arborescens [hee-lee-oh-TROH-pee] [ar-bo-RES-senz] is a species of flowering plants from the family Boraginaceae along with the Nemophila baby blue eyes flower and Echium Pride of Madeira. It is native
Bergenia cordifolia earned the common name Pigsqueak because of the squeaking sound made by rubbing two of the leaves together. Bergenia Cordifolia Care Size & Growth The plant growth rate
The painted tongue plant – Salpiglossis Sinuata, [sal-pee-GLOSS-iss sin-yoo-AY-tuh], produces large flowers with interesting patterns along the veins. It’s a flowering plant native to Chile where it’s a perennial, but most
Bear’s Breeches plant aka Acanthus mollis (a-kan’thus mil-lis), is a herbaceous, perennial plant, that does not have a persistent woody stem above the ground. The name of the plant is
Beautiful Persian Buttercups aka Ranunculus asiaticus look like works of art. The blooms come in a variety of gorgeous colors with layers of crepe paper-thin petals. Persian flowers do best
The Columbine flower is perfect if you like old-fashioned flowers you can easily naturalize. Aquilegia x hybrida is a hardy, pretty wildflower which comes in flower colors of yellow, orange, pink, red,
The Forget Me Not flower, by any other name would not be so sweet to gardeners, nor would the other numerous little blue forget me not flowers affectionately given the
There are many perennial flowers you can plant in your garden. Below we’ve put together a list of 20+ perennial flower favorites that are unfussy, long-lived, and year after year
Echinacea (aka Purple Coneflower Plant) is a wildflower that has been adapted and developed for garden use. This pretty member of the aster family makes a beautiful flower addition to
The herbaceous perennial Asclepias tuberosa (a.k.a. Butterfly Weed or BUtterfly Milkweed) makes an excellent addition to any garden and is especially suited to butterfly gardens. This beautiful, blazing native plant
Question: On a trip to Disney World we saw a landscape bed of “Golden Shrimp Plant.” Can the plant be grown indoors and will it flower? Or should it be
The thought of starting plants from seeds scares many home gardeners. They think it takes great skill or special equipment. Truth is… starting seeds in just like elementary school… easy.