Many varieties have sweetly scented flowers that attract pollinators. The blooms are excellent cut flowers that fill a house with their signature scent. However, its green foliage is an attractive backdrop for other flowers until winter arrives. Credit: Peter Krumhardt Where to Plant Mock Orange Most mock orange shrubs are cold-hardy inUSDA Zones 4-8. They need a full-sun location for the best flower production. Although they tolerate partial shade, blooming is reduced....

Contrary to the name, this plant isn’t actually a grass at all. Instead, it’s related to lilies. An easy-to-grow, attractiveperennial groundcover, mondo grass is a good turf alternative in shade gardens. Credit: Ed Gohlich In summer, small stalks of flowers appear on top of the crisp foliage. Mondo grass can also make aminimalist statementas a container plant indoors or out. Mondo grass has no problem growing under large tree canopies, even between gnarled roots and rocks....

Monkshood offers attractive foliage and towering stalks of flowers. Lynn Karlin Similar to its cousin delphinium, monkshood forms beautiful spires of purple or deep-blue flowers. The blossoms are held above attractive dissected foliage that gives the plant an almost fernlike appearance. Credit:Lynn Karlin One of the main reasons to grow this stunning plant is for its deep, rich blue flowers. Along with the attractive spikes of the blossoms, monkshood’s foliage is quite attractive....

Learn the secrets to growing moonflower, and you’ll be rewarded with trumpet-shaped flowers that unfurl every evening. Mike Jensen Moonflower(Daturaspp.) Note:Another plant also goes by the name “moonflower,” which causes confusion. Credit:Mike Jensen Moonflower (Datura) andmoonflower vine(Ipomoea alba) are different plants with different needs. This article is about moonflower (Datura). Where to Plant Moonflower As beautiful as this plant may be, it is deadly if ingested. Credit: Hirneisen Photography When planting moonflowers, site them in a spot out of reach of children and pets....

This fast grower fills the evening air with sweet fragrance. This stunning vine offers 6-inch-wide flowers that open at dusk and release a sweet fragrance all night long. Moonflower vine earned its moniker because the flowers open only at night. Credit: kaew6566/Getty Images Because of this, use them to fill anocturnal niche in the gardenaccomplished by few other flowers. Moonflower vine is usually grown as an annual, but it is a perennial in the tropics....

Growing morning glory vines is easy with these must-know tips. This annual, hardy in Zones 2-11, is grown from seeds. It adds color to large walls, fences, or trellises in a vertical display of flowers. Credit: Marty Baldwin Morning glory istoxicto dogs, cats, and horses. It climbs naturally on whatever it’s planted near. Use them to cover up an unsightly chain-link fence, for example. Credit: Bill Stites Orgrow them on a trellisto provide a living privacy screen for your deck, patio, or balcony....

Moss rose is an ideal plant when you better cover hot, sunny ground. When you need tocover hot, sunny ground, look no further than moss rose. With a trailing habit and nonstop bloom power, it looks great in many tweaks. Jenifer Jordan. The blossoms of moss rose usually come in vibrant jewel tones, but mild pastel options are also available. These plants, with fleshy,succulent leavesand stems, are adapted to dry conditions....

The flowers of this acid-loving native shrub look like inverted parasols. It grows in a large, rounded, dense mound, sometimes as a small tree. The dark green foliage remains on the plant all year. Old branches are often contorted, cracked, or crooked. Mountain laurel has been a popular ornamental since the early 18th century. It made its way to England and was bred there before being reintroduced to the United States....

A tall, cottage-garden favorite, this undemanding plant attracts hummingbirds. A favorite plant of hummingbirds and pollinators,mulleinattracts the attention of non-winged garden visitors too. The more than 350 species in theVerbascumgenus are native to Europe and Asia. The most diversity of mullein is found in the Mediterranean. Where to Plant Mullein Plant mullein in a location with full sun. Mullein grows well alongside many kinds of plants. Plant annual varieties of mullein in the cutting garden and enjoy armloads of fresh bouquets....

Compared to conventional store-bought grapes, muscadines have a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. If needed, amend the soil withcompost or other amendments, and theninstall a trellising system. Each muscadine grape vine should have at least 20 feet of trellising. Credit:AprilCarlsonPhotography / Getty Images After that, backfill the hole with soil and give the newly planted vine a deep drink of water. If youre new to growing grapes, the following tips can set you up for success....

In early summer, myrtle bears small white flowers that develop into purplish berries. These are often used to make mirto, a bittersweet Sardinian and Corsican liqueur. It is also drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and amenable to frequent pruningwhich makes it an excellent choice forhedgesand topiaries. Credit: Peter Krumhardt In fact, its uses in landscapes are largely dependent on variety. Dwarf cultivars (likeMyrtus communis compacta) are excellent in containers, asedging plants, or ascompact hedges....

This versatile annual looks its best in cool spring and fall temperatures. Nasturtium is a fast-growing heirloom annual with slightly succulent stems and distinctive, rounded green leaves that resemble miniaturelotusleaves. Some varieties even have variegated leaves marked with white or cream. Credit: Peter Krumhardt Cultivars are mounding; some are trailing, and others are climbers. Adding theedible blossomsto salads or other dishes adds color and a light, peppery flavor. The large seeds can be pickled and used as a substitute for capers....

Available in a rainbow of colors, this annual blooms when temperatures are cool during the spring and fall. In addition, many varieties come in bicolor blooms that, up close, are reminiscent of miniature orchids. Where to Plant Nemesia Plant nemesia in a location with well-draining, fertile soil in partial shade. Credit: Peter Krumhardt Its quick-growing habit also addsto containersand hanging baskets, as it spills nicely down the sides. Plant nemesia near seating areas to enjoy its pleasingly light fragrance....