While sipping a delightful cup of herbal tea crafted from the brilliant yellow blossoms of another variety, my mind wandered to thoughts of adding new flora to our homestead’s rainbow of wildflowers. A flash of azure blue caught my eye in a fellow gardener’s potting bench – it was the alluring flowers of Baptisia australis,…
Growing up, I always considered “alys-what?” one of those botanical mysteries best left unsolved. But after seeing the colorful carpet of alyssum blanketing a neighbor’s garden bed, my curiosity was piqued. What secret powers did this mysterious flower possess to transform an ordinary plot into a vibrant wonderland? I knew I had to learn its…
Attention all flower lovers! Are you tired of the same old roses and daisies taking up space in your garden? Well, fret no more because we have a delightful surprise for you: the Tansy Plant! Trust us when we say, these flowers are not your average blooming beauties. With their vibrant hues, unique shape, and…
Welcome, fellow botanists and plant lovers! Today I’m going to tell you about a sagey little herb that may just be flying under your radar – Salvia Chamaedryoides, or germander sage. Now I know what you’re thinking – “sage? again? Don’t they all pretty much taste the same?” Au contraire, my green-thumbed friend! Germander sage…
The charming little Mexican daisy, scientifically known as Erigeron karvinskianus, is one of the best flowers for adding cheerful pops of color to gardens, window boxes, containers and more. Native to open, dry habitats in central Mexico, this easy care perennial blooms reliably throughout the year with clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in hues ranging…
The legends say that the fabled Dames Rocket sprang magically from an enchanted forest clearing, where a circle of ancient yews still stand guard over its domain. With flowers as vibrant as rubies and spikes as sharp as sorrows, this wild garden gypsy has entranced both lovers and outcasts for ages untold. A notorious nomad…
Are you ready to take your gardening to new heights? If so, then Coreopsis Tripteris might be the perfect plant for you! Known as “Tall Tickseed,” this stunning perennial boasts a towering height and eye-catching blooms that will surely make a statement in your garden. Whether you’re an experienced gardener looking for a new challenge…
The delicate scent of lavender is unmistakable—as it wafts through the warm summer air, it carries with it a sense of calm and relaxation. For many, the sight of lavender blooming in the garden is a reminder that nature’s simple pleasures can nourish our soul. As I strolled among the rows of lavender bushes in…
As spring bursts across the American South, a humble yet striking flower begins to emerge from damp meadows, bogs and swamps – the Southern Blue Flag Iris. With sword-like leaves sometimes reaching over 3 feet in height and flowers ranging from deep indigo blue to pale lilac, this peculiar iris stands out amongst the verdant…
Have you ever seen a bloom that looks like it belonged in a magical fairy tale? Introducing Callirhoe involucrata, commonly known as Purple Poppy Mallow, a charming flowering perennial native to the Central United States and Northern Mexico that will stop you in your tracks with its stunning beauty. With petals in vibrant shades of…