QUESTION: Are petunias annuals or perennials? I wanted to plant some in my yard and I was wondering if I have to plant them every year or not. - Annabelle B ANSWER: Petunias are technically tender perennials — meaning they can live more than one year, but only if they never … [Read more...]
18 Perennials that Grow in the Shade and Bloom in Summer
By Jennifer Poindexter If you have a shaded area in your landscape that you’d love to add some color to for the summer, it can feel like an impossible task. However, there are some flowers that grow in the shade but produce blooms over the warmer months. If you’d like some … [Read more...]
How to Grow Trillium Flowers (Melanthiaceae)
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you have a desolate growing location that needs a little life added to it? You may need a low-growing, perennial flowering plant to liven up the area. If so, you should consider growing trilliums. These flowers produce unique blooms and beautiful … [Read more...]
Learn to Grow and Care for Black Eyed Susan Flowers (Rudbeckia hirta)
By Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever considered growing black-eyed Susan flowers around your home? This plant also goes by the scientific name of rudbeckia hirta. No matter what you call it, these flowers are low-maintenance and hard to miss thanks to their brightly colored … [Read more...]
25 Longest Lasting Perennial Flowers for Beautiful Blooms
By Jennifer Poindexter Are you looking for perennial plants with longer bloom cycles? Let’s be honest. Most people grow perennials because you plant them once, and they return for years. Plus, they’re typically lower maintenance. Why wouldn’t you want these plants to bloom … [Read more...]
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