Flowers of Dittany
Rue family

Dittany – planting, care and tips

2020-11-17 0

The essential oils of dittany not only give the perennial a wonderful lemon aroma, they can also ignite in high heat. Here you will find everything you need to know about planting and caring for […]

Golden-knee (Chrysogonum virginianum)
Daisy / Aster family

Golden-knee – planting, care and tips

2020-11-10 0

Sun-yellow flowers from spring to autumn, what other perennial has that to offer besides the golden-knee? We present the permanent bloomer and give advice for planting and care. Profile of golden-knee: Scientific name: Chrysogonum virginianum […]

Golden flax (Linum flavum)
Flax family

Golden flax – planting, care and tips

2020-11-06 0

The golden flax is a pretty wild shrub for location with poor soils. Here are planting and care tips, so it will also thrive in your garden. Profile of golden flax: Scientific name: Linum flavum […]

Flower of fernleaf yarrow
Daisy / Aster family

Fernleaf yarrow – planting, care and tips

2020-11-04 0

The fernleaf yarrow and its varieties are very popular as cut and dried flowers. With the right planting and care, the perennials will thrive in your garden too. Profile of fernleaf yarrow: Scientific name: Achillea […]

Culver’s root
Figwort family

Culver’s root – planting, care and tips

2020-10-27 0

The long-lived Culver’s root is an impressive perennial for the prairie garden. Here are tips on planting and care. Profile of culver’s root: Scientific name: Veronicastrum virginicum Plant family: figwort family (Scrophulariaceae) Other names: Culver’s-root, […]

Flower of wall germander
Mint family

Wall germander – planting, care and tips

2020-10-07 0

If you are looking for a robust, easy-care and hardy ground cover, the wall germander is the right choice for you. Here you can find tips for planting and care. Profile of wall germander: Scientific […]

Maiden silvergrass (Miscanthus sinensis)
Grasses

Maiden silvergrass – planting, care and tips

2020-09-29 0

With its fine flower panicles, the maiden silvergrass is one of the most striking plants in the herbaceous border. This is how to plant and care for the ornamental grass properly. Profile of maiden silvergrass: […]

Basket of gold (Aurinia saxatilis)
Mustard family

Basket of gold – planting, care and tips

2020-09-24 0

The basket of gold sets pretty yellow accents in the rock garden in spring and is predestined for dry places in the garden. Profile of basket of gold: Scientific name: Aurinia saxatilis; formerly Alyssum saxatile […]

Adam’s needle (Yucca filamentosa)
Asparagus family

Adam’s needle – planting, care and tips

2020-09-21 0

The Adam’s needle is extremely undemanding. It grows easily on all well-drained soils and shows its magnificent inflorescences in midsummer. Here you will find all the important information about the perennial. Profile of Adam’s needle: […]

European Michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus)
Daisy / Aster family

European Michaelmas daisy – planting, care and tips

2020-08-26 0

Several inflorescences adorn the herbaceous stems of the European Michaelmas daisy, making the flower one of the most popular bloomers in autumn. Bluish violet flowers with a bright, yellow center provide color in the garden […]