Tussock grass (Deschampsia cespitosa)
Grasses

Tussock grass – info, planting, care and tips

2021-09-16 0

The tussock grass is a feathery ornamental grass, that forms dense clumps. This is how you plant and care for this grass species properly. Profile of tussock grass: Scientific name: Deschampsia cespitosa Plant family: grasses […]

Himalayan bistort (Bistorta affinis)
Knotweed family

Himalayan bistort – info, planting, care and tips

2021-09-09 0

Himalayan bistort is a versatile and low groundcover plant with pink flower candle-like flowers. This is how to plant and care for it. Profile of Himalayan bistort: Scientific name: Bistorta affinis; synonyms Polygonum affine, Persicaria […]

Moss phlox (Phlox subulata)
Phlox family

Moss phlox – info, planting, care and tips

2021-09-02 0

Moss phlox is a garden beauty, whose native land is America. As an easy to care for perennial, it enjoys great popularity in flower beds. Profile of moss phlox: Scientific name: Phlox subulata Plant family: […]

Bastard iris (Iris spuria)
Iris family

Bastard iris – info, planting, care and tips

2021-08-25 0

If you are looking for an easy-care iris species for full sunny locations, you will be enthusiastic about the purple flowering bastard iris. This is how to plant and care for the bastard iris properly. […]

Turkish sage (Phlomis russeliana)
Mint family

Turkish sage – info planting, care and tips

2021-08-06 1

Turkish sage is an undemanding and drought tolerant plant. Although the perennial blooms only briefly, it is a great decoration for the flower bed all year round. Profile of Turkish sage: Scientific name: Phlomis russeliana […]

Southern globethistle (Echinops ritro)
Daisy / Aster family

Southern globethistle – info, planting, care and tips

2021-07-30 0

The southern globethistle is a valuable, easy-care perennial whose spherical flower heads bring a beautiful splendor into the garden. Profile of southern globethistle: Scientific name: Echinops ritro Plant family: daisy family (Asteraceae) Other names: – […]

Sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica)
Daisy / Aster family

Sneezewort – info, planting, care and tips

2021-07-29 0

Its long flowering period and robust nature make the white flowering sneezewort an asset to any garden. Profile of sneezewort: Scientific name: Achillea ptarmica Plant family: daisy family (Asteraceae) Other names: sneezewort yarrow, bastard pellitory, […]

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Daisy / Aster family

Purple coneflower – info, planting, care and tips

2021-07-27 0

Purple coneflower is a pretty perennial for sunny beds and an insect magnet at the same time. This is how you plant and care for the perennial properly. Profile of purple coneflower: Scientific name: Echinacea […]

Flower of toad lily (Tricyrtis formosana)
Lily family

Toad lily – info, planting, care and tips

2021-07-23 0

Despite its name, the toad lily resembles less lilies than beautifully drawn orchids. This is how to plant and care for the perennial. Profile of toad lily: Scientific name: Tricyrtis formosana Plant family: lily family […]

Orchid primrose (Primula vialii)
Primrose family

Orchid primrose – info, planting, care and tips

2021-07-14 0

The orchid primrose surprises in summer with its colorful flower candles. Here you can learn how to plant and care for Primula vialii properly. Profile of orchid primrose: Scientific name: Primula vialii Plant family: primrose […]