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I Add Pizzazz to Pollinator Gardens
Perennial Of The Week: Agastache/Anise Hyssop
Bolster the attractiveness of your pollinator garden with colorful Agastache. Gardeners flock to this sun-loving perennial for its prolific, spiky blooms and the licorice-scented leaves that […] -
I Am a Key Link in the Food Chain
Perennial Of The Week: Asclepias
Asclepias, known to most of us as Milkweed, is a vital part of the ecosystem. Without the various types of Asclepias, much of the food we eat every day […] -
I’m Simply Irresistible
Perennial Of The Week: Stachys
As children, many of us get to know Stachys when we reach out to touch the irresistibly soft, fuzzy Lamb’s Ears. While this family of plants includes […] -
I’m a Hero in Your Garden
Perennial Of The Week: Yarrow
Discover the heroic qualities of Yarrow, known in the horticultural arena as Achillea millefolium. This sturdy perennial was named for Achilles, the Greek hero who relied on […] -
I Am A Famed Doppelganger
Perennial of the Week: Penstemon – Beard Tongue
Penstemon, commonly known as Beard Tongue, may resemble Foxglove, but is a famed flower in its own right. Flagstaff, Arizona holds an annual Penstemon […] -
I’m Your Garden’s BFF
Perennial of the Week: Sedum
Spring, summer, fall, and even winter, Sedum is a versatile, tireless garden performer. Gardeners love its long-lasting, bright, clustered blooms that range from reddish purple to neon-red, […] -
I Am the Star in Every Garden
Perennial Of The Week: Amsonia
Often called “Blue Star,” the herbaceous perennial known as Amsonia is a stellar performer in full sun to partial shade. Amsonia is at its best in mid- […] -
I Can Do That!
Perennial of the Week: Geraniums
You want it all, and Hardy Geraniums deliver. Hardy and adaptable, Hardy Geraniums will grow in a wide range of soil conditions in full to part sun. […] -
I’m Your Go-to Plant
Perennial of the Week: Salvia/Sage
Welcome to the wonderful world of Salvia! Also known as Sage, spiky, colorful Salvia is well loved by butterflies and hummingbirds, and is deer resistant and relatively […] -
I May Cure Your Arachnophobia
Perennial of the Week: Tradescantia/Spiderwort
Hardy, perennial forms of Tradescantia are commonly known as Spiderwort. Some people say this common name was derived from the plant’s sap, which looks like a strand […]