Growing to only 3-4' tall and wide, Blue Puffball is a perfect ball-shaped plant with deep blue, fragrant flowers from June through September. Vitex Summertime Blues is another variety which will ...

Hostas Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the ...

Self-seeding flowers are not always a gardener's dream come true. Learn which 10 gorgeous blooms might become more trouble than they're worth in your yard.

Your front yard is your home's first impression, so of course you'd want to ensure it's a good one. From flowers to trees, ...

Intense blue-purple flowers cover compact mounds of fine-textured foliage, creating jewel-like spots of color. Lobelia loves ...

I could be accused of featuring plants in the mint family too often, probably. It is definitely one of my favorite plant families. This week, we have yet another member, and I think you’ll agree ...

Blue porterweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis) has deep blue flowers, coral porterweed (Stachytarpheta mutabilis) has a gorgeous coral-to-pink color and Brazilian porterweed (Stachytarpheta ...

Blue plumbago (P. auriculata) is another favorite with wonderful deep blue flowers year-round. This is the larval host of the small cassius blue butterfly, whose dorsal (upper side) wings are the ...

Visits to the garden center to explore the new season’s plants might equal the excitement of arriving at a much-anticipated, never-been-to-vacation destination.

As May ends the “high season” for flowers in Charleston, these are a few perennials which bloom reliably in May and make the perfect gift for Mother's Day.

There are many plants that support pollinators, and one plant in particular is a great selection. It’s called porterweed and it has been named a Louisiana Super Plant for 2024 by the LSU AgCenter.