The brilliant red, orange, and yellow torch-like flowers add drama and vertical structure to the garden. Held upright on strong stems, the bright flaming flowers rise above mounding, arching grass-like foliage. Red Hot Poker plants| Blooming Backyard
Extravagant in bountiful blossoms, Echinacea is an herbaceous perennial prized for being strong and beautiful. An easy-going, bee and butterfly magnet, Echinacea is on the must-grow list of gorgeous native perennials. Echinacea, or coneflower, has| Blooming Backyard
This North American native flowering herb is a must-have in the wildlife garden, cottage garden, herb garden, and veggie garden. For full summer splendor, Bee Balm loves rich, moist soil in full sun. Bee Balm’s| Blooming Backyard
What are short-lived perennials and how to keep them blooming longer. Plus the 10 most popular short-lived perennial flowers for your garden.| Blooming Backyard
Hummingbirds are a celebration of environmental stewardship with every iridescent feather. Plants that provide flower nectar, as well as safe perching and nesting spots are surefire ways to attract hummingbirds to the garden. Increase hummingbird| Blooming Backyard
The secrets to fantastical towers of cascading tubular bell-shaped foxgloves are not as mystical as they may appear. These natives of Europe, Asia, and North Africa are mostly biennials, meaning they live for just two| Blooming Backyard
With the garden slowing down in anticipation of the winter months and my bulbs firmly in the ground waiting for spring, I’m now turning my attention to propagating ornamental plants from cuttings. I prefer propagating| Blooming Backyard
