With or without its flowers, this shrub is a showstopper. Hebe(pronouncedHEE-bee) is a large genus of evergreen shrubs from New Zealand. Dome-shaped, it boasts bold flower spikes in white, purple, and pink from summer to fall. Credit: Marty Baldwin If your location is at the lower end of the zone range,protect itfrom chilly winter winds. Shelter it with a building or other plants. Hebe comes in a range of sizes so ensure to pick a variety that fits your space....

This native perennial produces masses of colorful flowers in late summer. Add glorious late-season color to your landscape with helenium, also known as sneezeweed. This sun-loving nativeperennialdelivers long-lasting floral displays each year from mid- to late summer through fall. Credit: Peter Krumhardt It features bright green foliage that contrasts beautifully with velvety, daisy-like flowers. Most varieties feature flowers with petals in a stiff skirt that spreads out from the center....

In summer, heliotrope fills your garden with its sweet scent. Clusters of small purple or blue blooms top off dark green foliage. Heliotrope’s abundant flower clusters add a splash of color to a container garden or a flower bed. Credit: Peter Krumhardt Long, deeply veined leaves provide texture that acts as a lush backdrop for the fragrant heliotrope blooms. Overall, the plant has an almost shrubby appearance. These plants can be almost completely covered in blooms during summer and create quite a “scent-sation....

This early-blooming evergreen brightens up shady spots with its exquisite flowers. There areso many pretty varietiesyou’d be pressed for choice. The flowers remain on the plant for several months, even after the petals have fallen. The divided leaves rise on sturdy stems and may be serrated along the edges. Hellebore is resistant to deer and voles. The plant is toxic to humans and pets. Where to Plant Hellebore Plant hellebores in a shady location with evenly moist, well-drained soil....

If you dont have the space for this large evergreen native tree, plant a dwarf cultivar. With their soft petite needles and cascading branches, hemlock is one of the most graceful evergreen trees. These native trees are favorite nesting spots for wildlife, making hemlock a great plant for habitat-friendly backyards. The shade-tolerant hemlock is especially useful for planting in the shadow of taller trees. Its graceful branches will mask views in and out of your yard 12 months a year....

If you’re a succulent-lover, this plant is for you. A favorite of our grandmothers, hens and chicks plants(Sempervivumspp.) are popular once again with gardeners looking for a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plant. Credit: Peter Krumhardt The darling of today’sxeriscapefans, this succulent is appreciated for its easy-care nature and tolerance for extremely dry conditions. While most often found in shades of green, hens and chicks plants come in a variety of colors. Some plants even change color depending on the amount of sunlight they receive....

Repurpose an ordinary strawberry pot for everyday enjoyment by planting collection of flavorful herbs in the pockets. An unusual yet practical way to grow herbs is in a strawberry pot. Because of the multiple pockets, standing water is not an issue. Credit:Marty Baldwin Choosing a Strawberry Pot Strawberry pots can be found at almost any garden center or hardware store. Keep in mind that the more soil a container has, the better the container can hold moisture....

check that you plant your holly in the spring for optimal results from this winter favorite. In other words, there is probably a holly in this diverse plant group that suits your landscape. Where to Plant Holly Most hollies like full sun to partial shade. Credit: Denny Schrock If grown in more alkaline-based soils, holly foliage may turn yellow, and the shrub may struggle. Holly provides year-round interest whileserving as part of a hedgeor perennial border, or in foundation plantings....

Bring vertical interest and loads of blooms to your garden with this guide to growing hollyhock. These plants can also grow in partial sun but tend to flop over in full shade. Hollyhock prefers rich, well-drained soil. Credit:Peter Krumhardt It can tolerate clay, silt, or sand but wont perform well in wet winter soil. This plant is not picky aboutpH of the soil, growing in acidic, neutral, or alkaline conditions....

The shimmery seed pods of this biennial plant are great for dried flower arrangements. The purple flowers in late spring to summer add color to flower beds after the spring bulbs have faded. The seed pods make long-lasting additions todried flower arrangements. The plant grows well in a pH range from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. Good places for honesty are beds, borders, and cutting gardens. Combine it with other flowers that produce attractive dried blossoms for a cutting garden with an everlasting impact....

Grown as a perennial or an annual, the large leaves of this tropical plant surely catch the eye. Go tropical in a big way with honey bush. The leaves have a smell that resembles peanut butter or hazelnuts when crushed. Honey bush is most valued for its foliage. In warm climates,it is grown as a perennial. When grown as an annual, it remains much shorter but the leaves are still large....

Hummingbirds love these easy-care climbers. Hummingbirds adore honeysuckle vines, and after growing one, you will, too. The tube-shaped flowers look great mixed in with shrubs, perennials, and annuals. Honeysuckle vine usually goes dormant in the winter. All parts of the honeysuckle vine are mildly toxic for pets. Where to Plant Honeysuckle Vine Plant honeysuckle vine in moist but well-drained soil. As it grows, the vine needs asturdy support such as a trellis, fence, or pole....

The deep shades of blue offered by this Mediterranean annual are rare in the plant world. Unlike other plants with rare but short-lived true blue flowers, the bracts ofhoneyworthold their color for weeks. The foliage ofthis Mediterranean native is also unusual. Credit: David Speer The leaves are thick and waxy in an attractive gray-green color. Honeywort is hardy in Zones 7-10. Because honeywort is mainly seed-grown, there’s quite a bit of variability in flower color....