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 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.
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
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
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
Crocus (pronounced KROH-KHUS) is a genus of flowering plants. It comprises over 90 species of perennials and belongs to the iris family. Roughly around 30 Crocus varieties are commonly sold
Russian Sage (aka Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a beautiful and useful herb. As the name implies, it is similar to the culinary sage in scent and appearance and shares some uses.
The Nierembergia plant provides a splash of color for breaking through from the grayest days as the new greenery comes to life. Plus this petite bell-shaped flower can fit on
The cypress vine or more botanically correct the Ipomoea quamoclit a species of the morning glory family. A gorgeous easy to grow flowering vine that can make your efforts to the garden much easier
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.