Perennial Learning Center

Walk through the forest in the spring and you might just be rewarded with the beautiful sight of a carpet of Virginia bluebells in flower. They’re one of the few...

The red hot poker plant is a mouthful to say, but once you see the plant you'll understand this common name for Kniphofia. This South African native is in the...

Creating pollinator gardens and providing habitat for butterflies, birds and beneficial insects is very popular in today's eco-conscious world. One of the stars of the butterfly garden is the Butterfly...

Clematis are truly an international vine. There are species native to North America, Europe, India, Australia, China and Japan. A versatile vine, there are types that bloom in full sun...

One of the stars of the spring woodlands across the United States is Trillium. They are called the trinity flower because the plant has three sepals, three leaves, and three...

How to Grow Astilbe: Brighten Up Shady Areas with Bright, Wisps of Color Astilbe is a versatile perennial flower in the shade garden. It illuminates low-light areas with flowers that...

Growing Hydrangea When & Where Throughout the Season End of Season Care Extra Info Shop Hydrangeas An American favorite, hydrangea shrubs are known for their big, plentiful blooms and their...

Hosta is considered the queen of the shade garden plants. With so many different sized, shaped and colored varieties available, you can create a stunning garden just from this one...

Echinacea, commonly called “coneflowers” for their cone-shaped inflorescences capped by a prickly dome of seedheads, grow well in the home garden, when provided with the right conditions. Echinacea are important...

Ornamental Grass is a no-fuss addition to any perennial garden or meadowscape. There are plenty of reasons so many gardeners are growing them: they are tough, drought-tolerant plants that add...

Bleeding Hearts - delicate plants which faithfully return each spring to tell us that ’Winter has gone for good’ Plant Bleeding Hearts up close to the house, where you will...

When it comes to bloom time, texture, and drought resistance in the ornamental garden, Russian sage is a top-notch performer. Its long clusters of lavender blooms have been known to...