This low-growing perennial adds color along walls, borders, and underneath spring-blooming bulbs. Rock cress(Aubrieta deltoidea)is one of several plants going by the common name of rock cress. Rock cress works exceptionally well along walls, borders, and underneathspring-blooming bulbsto add color to a garden. The flowers of rock cress are borne so fully that you cannot see the foliage. Where to Plant Rock Cress Plant rock cress in well-draining soil. It thrives inrock gardensand is attractive along walls and in borders....

If you need a large plant to fill a spot, try this moisture-loving flowering perennial with handsome foliage. A big plant for a big space, Rodger’s flower adds instant architecture to the garden. This moisture-loving plant grows well alongside streams, in bogs, and other areas with consistently damp soil. Its massive palm-shaped leaves are thick with a coarsely toothed edge. Count on the fragrant flower to debut in early summer and keep its good looks for several weeks....

Grow root beer plant for its fragrant foliage that smells like root beer soda. The pleasant fragrance of the leaves comes from safrole, a chemical also found in the sassafras tree. The plant also produces arching white flower spikes that offer additional interest. Credit:weisschr / Getty Images Here’s what you gotta know to successfully grow root beer plant in your garden. Root beer plant is invasive in Florida and Hawaii, so check local restrictions before planting....

Able to survive for long periods without water, this desert plant makes a great houseplant for forgetful gardeners. Annetka / Getty Images Rose of Jericho, nicknamed the resurrection plant, is a desert native. When shopping for rose of Jericho, double-check the botanical name on the plant label. Credit:Annetka / Getty Images In low-light controls, keep itunder a grow light. Rehydrating Rose of Jericho Rose of Jericho plants are typically sold in their dry form....

Rose of Sharon is a shrub or small tree that blooms with abandon from midsummer until frost. Or, a grouping of rose of Sharon shrubs can create a colorful living screen during the growing season. (Note: As it is deciduous, the screening effect is lost in winter.) Credit: Helen Norman Or, for those with limited space, dwarf varieties of rose of Sharon grow well in large containers. Plant rose of Sharon in moist, well-drained soil andfull sun or part shade....

Learn to grow and harvest roselle for delicious hibiscus tea. Roselle is an ornamental plant related tookra. Young leaves make a spicy addition to salads or can be cooked likespinach. Credit:Penpak Ngamsathain / Getty Images It has an upright, multistemmed habit; its attractive lobed leaves are held on red stems. Its 3-inch wide creamy whitehibiscus-like flowerssport deep red centers. Although each bloom lasts for just a day, a continuous parade of flowers appears from midsummer to frost....

This beautiful shrubby plant can tolerate drought well, while growing plenty of scented leaves for flavoring recipes. Known for its scent and flavor,rosemarycan be planted as an herb or a garden ornamental. This perennial evergreen shrub, hardy in Zones 8-10, can be grown as an annual in other climates. Credit: Jerry Pavia It grows quickly and can get very big. The best time to harvest your rosemary is in the morning, just after any dew has evaporated....

Learn how to plant and grow the easiest rose varieties for the best blooms all season long. Roses are prized for their many colors, and some have beautiful scents. The sizes of rose blooms range from small and compact to large and lush. Credit: Richard Baer Nearly all rose varieties have thorns. Yes, and these perennials are excellent additions to home landscapes. The three main types of roses areshrubs,climbers, and ramblers....

Here’s how to grow a rue plant for its aromatic blue-green leaves and delicate texture. When the rue plants tough, fleshy leaves are lightly disturbed, it gives off a fruity scent. However, when the plant is crushed, it emits a powerful musk odor. Credit:Dean Schoeppner So, what is there to love about rue? Rue plants are, however, still beloved for their bluish leaves and tolerance to dry soil conditions. Rue is aperennial herb thatwas once used medicinally....

Russian sage provides a great contrast to other plants with its dramatic wispy texture and blue color. Russian sage, a hardy perennial in Zones 4-9, is a great addition to a garden. On Russian sage flower spikes, the individual blossoms are tiny. Peter Krumhardt. Each flower has a four-lobed upper petal and a smaller lower petal. Around these petals is the calyx, a tube that protects the flowers from damage before they bloom....

Saffron is a pricy spice harvested from a fall-flowering crocus. Learn how to grow it to harvest your own saffron. While growing the crocus itself is not difficult, saffron production takes a lot of flowers. Credit:fotolinchen / Getty Images Unlikespring-blooming crocus, you dont have to wait long for the flowers. Saffron crocus is planted in late summer and blooms six to eight weeks after planting. It multiplies over time and rewards you with more blooms each year....

Growing sage in your garden provides an abundant supply of this delicious kitchen staple. Sage has long been an herb garden staple. Sage plants are multipurpose powerhouses with attractive foliage and prettysummer blooms. Credit: Marty Baldwin Sages light blue flowers and gray-green foliage combine well with other plants in a flower border or container. Where to Plant Sage Grow sagein containersor soil thats well-draining in a location with plenty of sunlight....

The ancient sago palm has a tropical look that thrives in garden containers or as houseplants. Sago palms are cycads, some of the most ancient plants, dating back to prehistoric times. They are easy to grow indoors as houseplants or outdoors in containers in warm areas. Ed Gohlich. Slow-Growing Plant Don’t let the mature size of these plants frighten you off. Sago palms take many years to reach their final height....