With airy purple-blue flowers and gray-green leaves, Russian sage is a nice addition to the late summer garden. This semi-woody plant can be used as a substitute for lavender where it is too cold to grow that plant reliably. It combines well with ornamental grasses and white-flowered perennials. Learn all about Russian sage in this article.| Wisconsin Horticulture
Pineapple mint is a fuzzy-leaved plant that can be used as an herb or included in the garden as an ornamental for its variegated foliage. To learn more, read this article...| Wisconsin Horticulture
UW Lab Lens Pests and Pathogens of the Week Each week, plant and insect experts at UW-Madison share highlights from the samples they receive from around Wisconsin. These include plant diseases, insect pests, and other problems submitted by gardeners, farmers, and plant professionals. The UW Lab Lens offers a summary of what’s being seen and […]| Wisconsin Horticulture
Yellow archangel is a hardy perennial in the mint family related to Lamium (deadnettles). Generally only variegated cultivars of this plant are grown, primarily for their foliage, although they do have interesting flowers for a short time every year. To learn more about Lamiastrum galeobdolon, read this article...| Wisconsin Horticulture
Pothos is one of the most popular houseplants in North America. Easily propagated and able to grow in relatively low light, this tropical plant is grown for its juvenile foliage. In the tropics the rambling stems can grow up to 65 feet long, but it can be kept much shorter for use as a container plant. To read more about this evergreen root-climber, read this article...| Wisconsin Horticulture
Have you heard about “No Mow May?” Many people have committed to not mowing their yards in May, allowing flowering plants to grow to help provide food for pollinators. Before you stow away your mower for May, let’s look at what options you can take to help pollinators this Spring.| Wisconsin Horticulture
Looking for an easy houseplant? Look no further than spider plant. This tough foliage plant tolerates inconsistent watering, has few pest problems, grows well in medium to bright light indoors, and is easy to propagate. It available in both green and variegated versions. Learn more about this South African native in this article...| Wisconsin Horticulture
Lemon balm is an attractive plant with a fragrant, lemon-like odor. Used for tea and medicinal purposes, it is very easy to grow. To learn more about this herb, read this article...| Wisconsin Horticulture
Did you know that “pot marigold” or calendula is considered an herb? This pretty flower is edible and can be used to color and flavor foods, as well as being used as a medicinal herb. To learn more about this interesting plant, read this article...| Wisconsin Horticulture
