Hop tree has large leaves consisting of several individual leaflets that resemble those of the ash tree. Hop trees fragrant, greenish-white flowers are rather inconspicuous, appearing in early summer, and they attract pollinators. The soil should be well-drained and in the neutralpH range. Hop tree can also be planted as part of natural hedgerow or shelterbelt. It pairs well with showy companions, particularly those with darker foliage, such as purpleleaf sandcherry and chokecherry....

Turn beer-making into your favorite hobby with this easy-to-grow vine. Hops are an indispensable ingredient of beer. It grows very tall in a single season andrequires a sturdy trellis. Credit:Jeka1984 / Getty Images Hops are dioecious, meaning there are separate male and female plants. Only all-female varieties are grown for brewing beer (no pollen is necessary, since seeds are undesirable). The cones can be used fresh (for wet-hopped beer) but are most commonly dried for later use....

Horsetail is a water-loving plant that looks stunning almost anywhereas long as you take measures to control it. Water plants dont get much easier to grow than horsetail. Horsetail tolerates a wide range of soils and even grows in standing water. Credit: Irina274 / Getty Images This plant has survivedand thrivedsince prehistoric times. So, its not surprising to learn that horsetail is tough. The bad news is that horsetail is incredibly invasive, and its tough to eradicate....

Instead of foraging huckleberries, plant these native shrubs in your yard to enjoy their sweet berries. Huckleberry bush is a native shrub in the heath family, closely related toblueberriesandcranberries. There are two main types of huckleberry bushes. Credit: Getty Images Huckleberries in theGaylussaciagroup, or genus, grow wild in the forest underbrush in eastern North America and Canada. The fruit ranges from mildly sweet to tart. Huckleberry bushes are hardy shrubs that grow between 3 and 10 feet tall....

Hyacinth bulbs welcome spring with color and fragrance. The perfume of blooming hyacinths is as symbolic of early spring as lilacs are to the late-spring garden. Hyacinth plants consist of chubby succulent leaves arranged around a central flower spike. Florets pack the flower column in tight clusters. The double forms have rosettelike flowers that add intriguing texture. Hyacinths thrive in any well-drained soil in full to partial sun. Fragrant hyacinths unfurl their colorful flowers in early spring,perfuming the gardenfor two weeks or more....

There are many choices for growing these classic cutting flowers in your garden. They are considered one of the oldest classes ofroses. ‘Peace’ personified all the best qualities of a hybrid tea rose. This cultivar is still easy to find today, along with different variations of it. As such, the plants themselves aren’t the most beautiful in a garden setting. The soil should be well-drained, rich in organic matter, and slightly acidic....

Impatiens are blooming powerhouses. Learn how to plant and grow these colorful flowers, and they’ll keep going until the first frost. They can produce flowers nonstop for an entire growing season and don’t need deadheading to keep going. Credit: Justin Hancock The soft color palette of impatiens allows them to blend well with pretty much anything. They should be planted in shaded or semi-shaded locations, spaced 10-12 inches apart. These prolific bloomers make excellent edging for a shady border....

Add texture to your garden with Indian grass, a native plant that provides shelter and food for wildlife. Indian grass(Sorghastrum nutans)isan ornamental grassknown for its beauty and wildlife-friendly traits. It can also serve as a screen in summer. Credit: Dan Piassick Plant Indian grass in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9. When choosing a location to site Indian grass, keep its size and bountiful seed production in mind. To site Indian grass, dig a hole slightly larger than the plant’s root ball....

Indian hawthorn is a heat-loving broadleaf evergreen shrub with flower power for the full sun garden. Native to Southeast Asia,Indian hawthornis abroadleaf evergreen shrubthat offers soft pink flowers in spring. Bluish-purple fruits follow,providing winter sustenance to birdsand small mammals. Credit:Denny Schrock It’s also drought tolerant once established. Here’s what you oughta know to successfully grow Indian hawthorn in your garden. Where to Plant Indian Hawthorn Plant Indian hawthorn in a well-drained,full-sun location....

This perennial does best when paired with other native plants. Native to the American Southwest, Indian paintbrush (Castillejaspp.) The colorful bracts, which resemble paintbrushes dipped in paint, mask the plants actual flowers. Credit: Susan Gilmore These small blossoms are vital for setting seed, of course, but are otherwise unremarkable. Indian paintbrush (also called desert Indian paintbrush) is known to be slightly unpredictable. Some years the foliage will be brilliantly colored, and other years it will be muted....

Grow this vibrantly-colored North American native wildflower in a shaded spot of your yard. Gardeners love it for its predictable show of flowers in late spring every year. The colorful trumpet-shaped blossoms are yellow inside and red outside. Rob Cardillo. These blossoms stand out from across the yard and attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. It is relatively deer- and rabbit-resistant. Indian pink is toxic to humans....

Dont worry about treadling lightly onIrish moss(Sagina subulata). Despite its name, Irish moss is a member of the carnation (Caryophyllaceae) family. It is evergreen in many climates and bears dainty white flowers in spring that emit a light fragrance. Credit:weisschr / Getty Images It grows just about 1 inch tall and will readily self-sow if you let it. In the average home lawn and landscape, however, it is quite easy to remove....

It also provides a food source for caterpillar moths. Where to Grow Ironweed Low-maintenance ironweed grows best with full sun and rich, moistalmost acidic soil. Sunny, moist beds and borders, rain gardens, low areas, and stream banks suit it well. This perennial also thrives in casual cottage gardens, native prairie gardens, meadows, and other naturalized areas. Plant it in the spring after thedanger of frost has passed. Prepare the planting area by amending the soil with organic matter....