This disease-resistant rose shrugs off humidity and grows taller the more shelter it is given. Butterfly rose (RosaMutabilis) is an old garden heirloom shrub that is a delightful addition to any landscape. This repeat flowering heirloom can be treated more like a decorative shrub than a traditional rosebush. Grow it inUSDA Zones6-9 in well-draining soil. This arching shrub is at its best in full sun when covering a wall or tall fence....
A bang out of milkweed, butterfly weed attracts and supports lots of pollinators, including monarch butterflies. Some species of milkweed are toxic to pets. Some varieties of butterfly weed will grow in clay soil, but most prefer well-drained soil. Credit:Kritsada Panichgul Fill the hole with soil around the root ball or bare roots and water the soil thoroughly. In spring, butterfly weed leaves often emerge later than other spring garden perennials....
Add this native North American plant to your garden to attract pollinators. passion4nature / Getty Images Where to Plant Buttonbush Buttonbush grows well in full sun to part shade. Planting buttonbushes is similar to planting most other types of bushes. Credit:passion4nature / Getty Images Plant Care Tips Light Plant buttonbushes infull sun to part shade locations. A deeper shade will lead to fewer flowers and stretched out, weaker growth. However, it’s best to avoid dry, rocky soils for these plants....
Cabbage is a nutritious garden staple with foliage that looks as good as it tastes. Kindra Clineff Cabbage (Brassica oleraceaspp.) is a classic vegetable that has been a staple in Western diets for hundreds of years. Credit:Kindra Clineff Early, mid-season, and late varieties have round, conical, or flat-head shapes. Some selections have smooth leaves, while others have crinkled foliage. The colors range from yellow-green to blue-green, deep green, or purplish red....
Caladium combines colorful arrowhead-shaped leaves with easy growing requirements. Caladium is a genus of tropical plants native to South and Central America. They are commonly grown as annuals or their bulbs are dug up each fall and replanted every spring likedahlias. Credit: Mark Kane They are also suitable to be grown as houseplants. However, newer varieties tolerate some direct sunlight, especially in northern areas. Caladiums are sometimes referred to as elephant ears or angel wings....
In regions with moderate summers, some calendula varieties will bloom againsometimes more abundantlyin fall. If you like, you could plant extra seeds. Just be sure to thin out the less productive sprouts as they emerge. Credit:Chris Burrows/Getty Images Cover the furrow with a thin layer of soil or compost and water thoroughly. Plant seedlings or purchased transplants in the ground after the danger of frost has passed. Water your plant thoroughly....
These tips on growing calibrachoa will help you keep these powerhouses of color thriving all season. Calibrachoa has only been available in the retail plant world since the early 1990s. That’s not long in plant years, especially with how far the plant has come since then. Credit:BHG / Evgeniya Vlasova Tuck it into thefront of a border, where it can spill out onto sidewalks or patios. Use calibrachoa to fill gaps in arock gardenwith other colorful perennials....
It is prized for its durability, color, and striking grain pattern. In fact, contact with California bay leaves may cause skin irritation. Place the tree in the hole with the prettiest side facing the front of the viewing area. Credit: Peter Krumhardt Fill in the hole with equal parts compost and native dirt. Tamp the soil down to remove air pockets and water the tree deeply. If you are planting multiple trees, place them at least 20 feet apart....
California flannel bush is notably drought-tolerant and has showy yellow blossoms each springeven in hot, dry climates. California flannel bushis a native plant that thrives inhot, dry climatesand fast-draining soil. However, what it lacks in form and outline, it makes up for in flowering. Credit: Hedrich-Blessing Studio From late spring to midsummer, the striking evergreen shrub is blanketed with showy yellow blossoms. California flannel bush gets its common name from the fuzzy hairs that cover the plants leavesbut dont touch them....
When in bloom, this plant will bring the glow of the California sunshine to your garden. They easily reseed in the garden for years to come. Even when not in bloom, these plants feature soft foliage tufts that add pleasing texture to the landscape. Credit: Cynthia Haynes California poppies are often found in bright sunset tones, but the most common color is bright orange. Some varieties bear bicolor blossoms. Many of these blend ivory with pink, purple, and even yellow....
Learn how to grow and care for calla lily, a sculptural addition to your garden or houseplant collection. With their chalice-shaped flowers, calla lilies (Zantedeschiaspp.) bring a big dose of elegance to the garden or your indoor space. Credit: aimintang / Getty Images As houseplants, they thrive in spots with bright, indirect light. Read on to learn how to grow and care for calla lilies indoors or out. Where to Plant Calla Lily Calla lilies are toxic to cats and dogs....
It can also self-seed, spreading new plants for years to comeespecially if its growth is not managed. Where to Plant Calliopsis Calliopsis prefers moist, well-draining, sandy soil and full sun. To do so, simply scatter some calliopsis seeds over the soil and water them lightly. Credit:Laurie Black This tough plant will take root and bloom a few weeks later. Before placing your plant in the ground, rake apart the roots with your fingers to loosen them up....
This often overlooked spring bulb with star-shaped flowers is native to North America. This often overlooked but spectacular spring bulb takes over the show aftertulipsdrop their petals anddaffodilfoliage begins to yellow. The plant produces spires of beautiful star-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. Credit: Jacob Fox Reaching up to 4 feet in height, this is a tall plant for a spring-flowering bulb. Its striking blue-purple flowers are visible from the distance....
