Salvia, the genus of the sage family, includes a variety of stunning perennial plants that brighten up any summer garden with whimsical lavender colored flower clusters. While it's stunning on its own ...

Gardeners always find common ground. Put two or more avid gardeners together and soon the talk will turn to the weather, which pests are plaguing our plants, and finally, our favorite flowers.

Plant these beautiful perennials in the fall for a lively spring garden. Most of these perennials need to experience cold to ...

It might seem like fall is the time to wind down garden activities, but quite the opposite: Conditions during autumn can be ...

It may feel counterproductive to make plans for planting things when other flora around you is shedding leaves, but November ...

* What it is: Salvias are usually repeat bloomers, but this 2023 introduction from Darwin Perennials can keep blooming on and off from May through frost – especially if you’re good about deadheading ...

Evolution salvia is a cultivar of mealycup sage (Salvia farinacea) and comes in two colors, white and purple. (Photo courtesy of the LSU AgCenter) Evolution salvia, bursting with purple and white ...

There are so many types of salvias, you could spend years discovering new varieties – you may wish to move to a place with a bigger yard to fit them all in. Along with an endless variety of hue and ...

Luminary series phlox, particularly the Prismatic Pink variety, provided a vibrant display of blooms and attracted pollinators. The phlox thrived in a mixed perennial bed, complementing other plants ...

When I first learned to garden as a child in Wisconsin, we grew vegetables and flowers from seed. We planted things when the ground would thaw that would burst out with vigor as the weather warmed. We ...

While most perennials will adorn a garden for many years, planting some species in the fall will dramatically shorten their ...