Sun-loving blanket flowers are a beloved native wildflower abuzz with butterflies and native bees. Flowering spring through fall, blanket flowers are a must-have for native plant enthusiasts and ...

Soften the edges of a deck of patio with this easy fall-focused garden. Ornamental grasses are the stars here, with mums and asters playing supporting roles. Garden size: 14 by 7 feet. Available in ...

Every summer I grow flats of annual cutting flowers: sunflowers, poet flower, zinnias, stock. I’ve gradually added more and more perennials to my beds so that the beds are mostly full of color and don ...

HISTORY: These plants of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains of North America were introduced to cultivation in the 18th century. The common name “blanket flower” may be derived from its thick “wooly ...

It's rare when most everyone zeroes in on just one newcomer and says, "This is the best." That's the case this year with coreopsis "Big Bang Mercury Rising," a tireless new perennial that's likely to ...