New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
Daisy / Aster family

New England aster – info, planting, care and tips

2021-11-02 0

Violet, pink or white: the numerous varieties of New England aster bring color to the garden in autumn. Here you will find tips on planting and care. Profile of New England aster: Scientific name: Symphyotrichum […]

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 […]

Whorled tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata)
Daisy / Aster family

Whorled tickseed – info, planting, care and tips

2021-09-06 1

The whorled tickseed inspires with exuberant and long blooms in bright yellow. It enjoys a location spoiled by the sun and even accepts dryness. Profile of whorled tickseed: Scientific name: Coreopsis verticillata Plant family: daisy […]

Sneezeweed (Helenium)
Daisy / Aster family

Sneezeweed – info, planting, care and tips

2021-08-13 0

With its bright, warm flower colors, the sneezeweed provides a summer highlight in the garden. Profile of sneezeweed: Scientific name: Helenium Plant family: daisy family (Asteraceae) Other names: Helen’s flower, dogtooth daisy Sowing time: from […]

Cutleaf coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata)
Daisy / Aster family

Cutleaf coneflower – info, planting, care and tips

2021-08-11 0

With its yellow flowers, the cutleaf coneflower provides rays of light in the garden in summer. Thus planting and care is successful. Profile of cutleaf coneflower: Scientific name: Rudbeckia laciniata Plant family: daisy family (Asteraceae […]

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 […]

Thinleaf sunflower (Helianthus decapetalus)
Daisy / Aster family

Thinleaf sunflower – info, planting, care and tips

2021-08-04 0

The thinleaf sunflower brings sunlight into your garden. This is what matters when planting and caring for it. Profile of thinleaf sunflower: Scientific name: Helianthus decapetalus Plant family: daisy family (Asteraceae) Other names: forest sunflower, […]

Stinking iris (Iris foetidissima)
Iris family

Stinking iris – info, planting, care and tips

2021-08-03 0

Stinking iris is a robust iris species with luminous seed heads, which enriches near-natural plantings in open spaces or along the edges of trees and shrubs. Profile of stinking iris: Scientific name: Iris foetidissima Plant […]

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: – […]