Perennial Learning Center

by Amanda Perennial asclepias plants, also known as butterfly weed, are an integral plant to the survival of pollinators, especially monarch butterflies. But if you let certain varieties of asclepias...

by Amanda Penstemon digitalis is a pollinator magnet. Here at American Meadows, many of us are already sketching, planning and organizing our thoughts around the excitement of fall planting. Part...

Although Bearded Iris are fairly low-maintenance once established in your garden, there are five common growing problems that you'll want to be aware of. These issues can cause your Iris...

by Amanda Whether you're growing a garden bed, a flower border, or a meadow, perennials have loads of benefits. Read on for our top 3 reasons to plant perennials! 1. Low-Maintenance...

Lavender (Lavandula) Lavender is an outstanding perennial flower and a great plant to attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your garden. This Mediterranean native is now cultiavated, grown, and loved...

by Amanda Daylilies are a popular perennial to divide and should be divided and re-planted in early spring. We all enjoy selecting new varieties to try in the garden each...

by Amanda We love this employee garden that bursts with colorful blooms from June all the way through September. Perfect for a sunny or partially sunny spot, this garden is...

by Amanda Dianthus is an old garden favorite, with spicy clove fragrance and colorful notched petals, illuminating gardens since Elizabethan times. There is a wide variety of Dianthus, also known...

Bare roots have long been the most popular form of perennials for transplanting and mail-order nurseries. However, if you’re new to gardening, or accustomed to picking out potted plants from...

By Amanda We all love the late color that mums bring to the garden, but this season, why not plant something that comes back year after year? We have a...

Planting - How Hibiscus ArrivesWhen you receive your Hardy Hibiscus plant from American Meadows, it could look like a pot of soil with sticks. Seems disappointing, but looks are deceiving...

by Amanda Many gardeners live in drought-prone areas where it is necessary to conserve water, which means a lot needs to go into the “planning and organizing” phase of gardening,...