Late Summer Leadwort

Posted in groundcover, plants

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides One plant that I really appreciate at the end of summer is the bright blue flowering plant sometimes...

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5 Best Perennials For August Flowers

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August can be hot and dry, it also can be humid which spells the end of many of the more famous flowers of your perennial garden. With a...

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12 Low Growing Spring Perennials

Posted in bulbs, Featured Articles, Gallery, perennials

The time to think about spring garden plans is in the fall. Fall planted bulbs such as tulips are available from August onward. And perennials are available in late August thru September.

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Alchemilla Mollis, Lady’s Mantle

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Alchemilla Mollis, Pleasant Partner- Experienced gardeners often rave over Alchemilla mollis. It is also a favorite among flower...

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Coreopsis Verticillata

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This Coreopsis used to be on every ‘top perennials’ list when I started out gardening some thirty years ago. It has changed...

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