By Julie Christensen Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta), also known as coneflowers or Gloriosa daisies, make up a family of about 30 species of flowers, all native to North America. These plants grow wild in woodland areas and fields, and tolerate a wide variety of growing … [Read more...]
How to Grow Hollyhock (Alcea) Flowers
By Julie Christensen Hollyhocks. Even the name conjures images of red barns and white picket fences. These humble flowers were a common fixture in cottage gardens and rural farms of yesterday, where they were often planted to hide eyesores, such as an outhouse, rubble pile or … [Read more...]
How to Grow Baby’s Breath
By Julie Christensen You’re probably familiar with baby’s breath -- ubiquitous in wreaths, bridal displays and floral arrangements -- but you might not have thought of it as a garden plant. Baby’s breath (Gypsophila paniculata) makes a low-maintenance addition to the perennial … [Read more...]
How to Grow Moss Rose Flowers (Portulaca)
By Julie Christensen Most gardeners have a place in their garden where almost nothing grows. You know the spot -- soil the consistency of sugar, blazing heat and limited access to water. Moss rose, a member of the succulent family, is the solution to this gardening eyesore. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Freesia Flowers
By Julie Christensen Native to Africa, freesias (Freesia) make cheery, fragrant houseplants, welcome additions to cut floral displays or lovely perennial bed plants. Freesias are bulb plants, and grow from corms, to be more exact. These small bulbs are fragile and require … [Read more...]
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