Perennials

Attract butterflies, hummingbirds and bees to your garden from the special plant list above.

Melinda Myers offers advice for the care of this summer-blooming favorite.

Melinda Myers offers advice for the care of this mid-summer, blooming favorite.

Mums and asters are always a colorful spot in the September garden. But, they don’t have to be the only ones. This year, why not give fall-blooming anemones, also known as Japanese anemones, a try?

Just like a family, ornamental grasses come in all shapes, sizes and personalities. Some say variety is the spice of life and this is also true for ornamental grasses. The exotic, Japanese Forest Grass holds its own in a container—while multiple groupings of the tall and magnificent Maiden Grass can add a large, architectural statement to a public space.

Perennials in every color of the rainbow...

Guidelines for pruning the 3 Groups of Clematis.

Any size garden can attract and support butterflies— from a wildflower meadow to a window box planted with a few well-chosen species. The best way to attract butterflies and other pollinators is to provide a steady supply of the pollen- and nectar-rich blossoms that they love. The plants featured below are chosen because they will draw a variety of beneficial insects to your containers or garden beds. You'll be able to enjoy the movement and colors of butterflies, hummingbirds and bees from spring to autumn… and, hopefully, increase their populations for generations to come.

You don’t have to sacrifice beauty for low maintenance. Instead include hosta varieties available in a myriad of leaf shapes, sizes and color combinations. These mainstays of the shade garden are hardy, reliable and provide added beauty to the landscape from spring through fall.

Need an easy care perennial that can grow in full sun to part shade?