There are many ways to highlight plant information and this page lists them for you. I especially like to have plant profiles when researching which plants I want for a certain situation. In depth information on plant requirements are what I want when purchasing a new plant, to help it get a good start by giving it the conditions it needs. Height and spread are important to know when combining plants in a pleasing design.
I like to know the favorite plants of people who have been long time gardeners, and when creating a specific type of garden I like to know about the general type of flowers: how to prepare my garden beds and plans -what to expect from that type of gardening. Annuals , perennials, and shrubs can all be mixed, and I like that sort of garden the best, but it is still important to know how they best thrive when combining them by knowing the requirements of each type. General pages like “Annuals”, etc. are the best when first planning and creating a garden. Saves a lot of work and mistakes. And disappointed expectations. Find the Plant Highlight pages that best suit your needs, below.
Favorite Plant Category
Many new pages…
| lavender | Lavandula vera
| heliotrope [tender or houseplant] | Heliotropium arborescens | Garden Heliotrope
| hinoki cypress [evergreen shrub] | Chamaecyparis obtusa
| hosta [perennial] | Hosta plantaginea | Funkia
| Starfire phlox [perennial] | Phlox paniculata | Garden Phlox
| sweet woodruff [perennial groundcover] | Galium odoratum
More herb pages:
Annual in Northern Climates:
Pelargoniums [tender or houseplant] | Garden Geraniums
Four O’Clocks, Mirabilis jalapa [annual]
Shirley poppies, Papaver rhoeas [annual]
Perennial in Northern Climates:
Achilleas [perennial]
Ladybells, Adenophora confusa [perennial]
Lady’s Mantle, Alchemilla mollis [perennial]
Leadwort, Ceratostigma plumbaginoides [perennial]
Papaver orientale, Oriental Poppies [perennial]
Coreopsis verticillata,Threadleaf Coreopsis [perennial]
Siberian Iris, Hardy Elegance [perennial]
Echinacea, Coneflowers [perennial]
Lilium, Lilies [perennial bulb]
Peonies in My Garden [perennial] [shrub-like]
Shrubs and Trees:
‘Endless summer’ Hydrangea macrophylla [shrub]
Kolkwitzia amabilis, Beauty Bush [shrub]
Purple Sand Cherry [shrub] [small tree]
Pyracantha, Firethorn [shrub]
Bird’s Nest Spruce [shrub]