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 […]

Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum)
Barberry family

Mayapple – info, planting, care and tips

2021-08-31 0

The mayapple is one of the most striking leaf ornamental perennials for the semi-shade. Here you can learn how to plant and care for the wild mandrake correctly. Profile of comfrey: Scientific name: Podophyllum peltatum […]

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. […]

Sea campion (Silene uniflora)
Pink / Carnation family

Sea campion – info, planting, care and tips

2021-08-16 0

With its radiant white calyxes, the multi-flowered sea campion beautifies wall crowns, joints and rock gardens in summer. Profile of sea campion: Scientific name: Silene uniflora Plant family: pink or carnation family (Caryophyllaceae) Other names: […]

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 […]

Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
Borage family

Virginia bluebells – info, planting, care and tips

2021-08-09 0

In the short period that Virginia bluebells grows and blooms, it attracts all eyes. Here is how to plant and care for the bluebell. Profile of Virginia bluebells: Scientific name: Mertensia virginica Plant family: borage […]

Turkish sage (Phlomis russeliana)
Mint family

Turkish sage – info planting, care and tips

2021-08-06 0

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 […]

True forget-me-not (Myosotis palustris)
Borage family

True forget-me-not – info, planting, care and tips

2021-08-05 0

The true forget-me-not beautifies every garden pond. Here are some tips for planting and caring for it. Profile of true forget-me-not: Scientific name: Myosotis palustris;s yn. Myosotis palustris Plant family: borage family (Boraginaceae) Other names: […]

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, […]