Nothing brings life to a garden like well, life. You know the birds and the bees and the like. Let's get some of that life in your yard by planting some of the very best perennials for attracting Butterflies in the Midwest. … [Read more...]
Canadian ginger, a native made for the shade
It’s been quite a while since I wrote about a perennial. It’s about time to cover another. Last time it was the blue false indigo. This time we are going to go over a foliage plant, the Canadian ginger. … [Read more...]
Planting cheaper perennials
When you have a large area you want to fill with drifts of perennials you can soon realize your vision exceeds your pocketbook. Lets look at the ways of buying perennials and saving a few bucks along the way. … [Read more...]
Arkansas blue star, a native that shines in the fall
There is a chill in the air and my days of thinking about perennials are are running out quickly. I better get one this one in before all I start thinking about are evergreens and winter bark. Arkansas blue star is the perennial I am exploring today. … [Read more...]
Jack frost Brunnera, yet another variegated perennial
Boy variegated plants must be in. My last perennial post, I wrote about the 2013 Perennial Plant of the Year™ winner, the Variegated Solomon’s Seal. This time it’s 2012's winner Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ P.P.# 13859. … [Read more...]
The confessional post
I have a confession to make. It is not something I am proud of, but I feel like I have to admit it. My dirty little secret is........I don’t know squat about perennials. I am by genetics a tree geek, but perennials have never been all that exciting to me. Today, I take the 1st step in my horticultural reform. … [Read more...]