Aegopodium-Bishop’s Weed, Goat Weed
Wherever one goes, through many gardens and even in some woods this green and yellow variegated plant has spread its roots until it has almost come to be...
Anthemis – Golden Marguerite, Common Chamomile, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
This hardy Marguerite is a sturdy, very easily grown plant. It is about 1 foot or 1 1/2 feet high, very bushy, with finely cut foliage somewhat resembling the Pyrethrums, and bears Daisy-like, ye...
Iris – Flag, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
It is a peculiarity of an Iris lover that he does not like to have an Iris called a Flag, although most persons call these flowers by that name. With the advent of new varieties, the Iris is gai...
Sweet Woodruff, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Galium – Sweet Woodruff, Waldmeister
Sweet Woodiuff (Galium odorata) is a small growing, graceful, sweet scented herb. It has small, white flowers and deep green, whorled foliage. The flowe...
Edelweiss, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Edelweiss
Everyone knows of the fame of the small Edelweiss of the Alps and every tourist who travels through Switzerland learns the mysterious story of how they grow under overhanging cliff̵...
Eupatorium – White Snakeroot, Thoroughwort, Hemp Agrimony, Joe-Pye Weed, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
How often we are tempted to praise the beauties of some foreign flower while our excellent native ones pass by with little attention. There are many sorts of Eupatoriums and most of them can be f...
Herbs, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Herbs
The home gardener can derive a genuine pleasure in growing herbs when they supply so many of one’s wants. This is especially true of a housewife who has her own kitchen garden....
Adonis – Birdseye, Pheasant’s Eye, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Adonis – Birdseye, Pheasant’s Eye
It is difficult to find a bright flowered plant which blooms as early as does the Adonis. The flowers are a bright and deep yell...
Dianthus – Hardy Pinks, Sweet William, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Dianthus – Hardy Pinks, Sweet William, Carnation,
The Pinks and the Sweet Williams are still one of the old-fashioned favorites for the garden. There are many species ...
Cassia – American Senna, Indian Senna, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Cassia – American Senna, Indian Senna
A hold perennial for large masses, Cassia marilandica is an attractive addition to the large perennial border. The flowers are pea-like, yellow, with a...