SYMPHYOTRICHUM NOVAE-ANGLIAE New England aster, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, is a perennial member of the Asteraceae family that includes chrysanthemums and daisies. Also known as Michaelmas ...
Satin Flower: Darling of the Pacific Coast
CLARKIA AMOENA Satin flower, or Clarkia amoena, is an annual in the Onagraceae family that includes evening primrose and fuschia. Also called farewell to spring, it appears on the rugged hills ...
Small Globe Thistle for Xeriscaping and Cutting Gardens
ECHINOPS RITRO Small globe thistle, Echinops ritro, is a perennial member of the Asteraceae family that includes sunflowers and globe artichokes. Also called Southern globe thistle, this ...
Pot Marigold: A Medieval Herb for Modern Times
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS Pot marigold, or Calendula officinalis, has its origins in medieval Europe, where it was blended into soothing salves and stirred into restorative elixirs. Estimates ...
Plant China Aster for Annual Color in the Late Summer Garden
CALLISTEPHUS CHINENSIS China Aster, or Callistephus chinensis, is a member of the Asteraceae family that includes the chrysanthemum and daisy. Unlike other aster varieties, this one is not a ...
Jacob’s Ladder: Regal Shade-Blooming Perennial
POLEMONIUM CAERULEUM Jacob’s ladder, also known as Polemonium caeruleum (var. spelling coeruleum), is a hardy perennial herb of the Polemoniaceae family that includes phlox and gilia. It seems ...
Persian Shield: An Exotic Specimen Plant
STROBILANTHES DYERIANUS Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is a stunning ornamental plant that originates in the warm and humid nation of Myanmar, where it grows as an evergreen ...
Summer Snapdragon Loves Heat and Deters Deer
ANGELONIA ANGUSTIFOLIA Summer snapdragon, (Angelonia angustifolia), is a tropical perennial in the Plantaginaceae family, a very large group that includes plantain, penstemon, and ...
Anise Hyssop is a Honey of an Herb in Border Gardens
AGASTACHE FOENICULUM Anise hyssop, or Agastache foeniculum, is a perennial herb of the Lamiaceae, or mint family. It’s native to the northwestern US, where it sprawls across prairies, creating ...
Cozy Up and Get the Lowdown on 13 Popular Patio Heaters and Fire Pits
Are you looking for a way to extend the use of your outdoor living space well into the winter? A patio heater, fire pit, or both might be just what you’re after! In this article, we’ll teach ...
