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 ...

In late summer and early fall, it shows deep blue flowers on 8- to 12-inch-tall stems, and the foliage turns orange-red in the fall. Gro-Low Sumac If you have a large area to cover, consider Gro ...

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 ...

Finding a plant that can choke out weeds in areas of your garden that don't get much sun can be a challenge, but Siberian bugloss is a perfect pick for the job.

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 ...

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

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.