Have you ever seen a bright yellow flower with a black center, and wondered what it meant? If so, then you’ve probably encountered one of the most beloved wildflowers in America—the Black-Eyed Susan. This cheerful bloom has been around for centuries, with meanings that range from good luck to “you are my only love.” Let’s […]
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Bee balm (Monarda) is one of the most useful plants you can add to your garden. This member of the mint family is often referred to as bergamot, horsemint, and oswego tea. Even though bee balm is used in fragrant oils (some very strongly scented oils, in fact!) and has many medicinal uses, many gardeners
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Hellebore flowers (Helleborus orientalis) are terrific perennials to consider if you want to add some color to a shade garden. There are quite a few different species of this plant such as the Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) and Lenten roses (H. hybridus) that all grow well in shaded areas and produce beautiful blooms that can
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Hellebore (Helleborus) is a flowering herbaceous perennial that goes by many names, including niger, winter rose, Lenten rose, Christmas rose, oracle flower, and more. Hellebore plants are among the first to flower each year, with a blooming range starting in late winter and moving into early spring. In its ideal growing zones (four through nine),
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Hellebores are one of the earliest blooming perennials you will have in your garden and feature rose-like blossoms. Depending on where you live, you may experience blooms for Christmas. They remain evergreen in warmer climates and deciduous in colder ones. This plant is easy to care for with minimal requirements. Once established, it does not
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Zinnia flowers (Zinnia) are every gardener’s best friend. This is because these flowers aren’t just beautiful, they also offer numerous benefits. When planting zinnias in your garden, they will attract plenty of pollinators and can help protect other flowers or crops by acting as a trap crop, aiding in pest control. Some of the recommended
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Sunflowers (Helianthus) are easily identified by their large flower heads and vivid yellow colors. The large flowers of these tall plants have the rare ability to follow the sun and will keep rotating throughout the day. Some of the best companion plants for sunflowers are marigolds, daisies and crimson clover. Sunflowers are attractive plants that
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Find rose companion plants that will protect or enhance the look of your roses in this guide where we share a list of the best plants for rose gardens. Roses (Rosaceae) are probably the most renowned flowers in the world. These flowers with their gorgeous blooms are grown across the globe for agricultural and ornamental
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Find out what to plant along with knock out rose bushes in this guide where we discuss the best companions for your flower garden. Knock Out® Roses (Rosa ‘Knock Out’) are a superb alternative for those who adore roses but cannot cope with these plant species’ maintenance requirements. Unlike average roses, knockout roses are much
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Find out what to grow with dusty miller in this guide where we discuss all the best species to combine for a gorgeous garden bed. Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritime), also known as silver ragwort or silver dust, is one of the most prized foliage plant varieties in ornamental gardens because the silvery color of the
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