Perennial Plants
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Native Penstemon Plant Profile
Penstemon was once prized only in native or wild flower gardens but is now popular for water-wise xeriscapes, hummingbird and mixed border areas as it is very hardy. more...
Wormwood (Artemisia) Plant Profile
Aromatic foliage, historical herbal uses and attractive silver foliage are all part of the lovely package wormwood plants bring to the garden and landscape. more...
Memorial Day Themed Garden Plants
Creating a special garden in honor and memory of a loved one, wedding anniversary, child's birth or other special event is easy by selecting one of memorable plants. more...
Sandy soil can be difficult to deal with in the landscape. These perennials all thrive in sandy soil that drains water quickly and work well for tough garden areas. more...
Perennial Plants for the New Year
See the best of the new perennial plants available to home gardeners in 2008. New colors, healthier plants and interesting flower forms can all be found. more...
Echinacea Purpurea Plant Profile
Purple coneflowers or Echinaceas are fabulous perennial plants for use in a wide variety of gardening landscapes. See how to select and grow Echinacea plants. more...
Fragrant Garden Perennial Plants
What could be more wonderful than strolling through a flower garden full of scent and fragrance? Here are some top perennial picks for a pleasing fragrant filled garden. more...
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By:
Kelly Smith
The legend of the Indian Paintbrush is immortalized in a book by Tomie de Paola. It sprouts from wildflower seed and the Lady Bird Wildflower Center provides research. more...
Grow This List of Perennial Plants
The Perennial Plant Association offers a list of dependable perennial plants for gardeners. The Geranium 'Rozanne' is the 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year winner. more...
The Bluebonnet, Texas State Flower
By:
Kelly Smith
The Texas Bluebonnet wild flower represents the Lone Star State as much as Stetson hats and cowboy boots. Officially Lupinus Texensis, it's been called "Buffalo Clover". more...
Beardless irises are easy to use. Species like the Siberian iris and Louisiana iris are excellent low maintenance plants for the perennial plant gardener. more...
The German bearded iris is a traditional perennial flower for the full sun garden. Bearded iris differ from beardless iris by appearance and culture. more...
By: S. Elliott
Understand the different varieties of lavender, how to grow it indoors and out, and learn about its uses in crafts, cooking, aromatherapy, and decorating. more...
Tarragon, a Classic Culinary Herb
By: Judith Vines
Tarragon, the indispensable classic culinary herb with a delicate, warm flavor used in many French recipes. more...
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