Plant Profile: Crocus
Learn all about the planting and care of Crocus, a beautiful spot of early spring color for your backyard.
Plant Profile: Rhododendron
Learn how to plant and grow your own Rhododendron, sometimes called βthe Queen of the Shade Garden.β These beautiful blooms are a spectacular surprise when hiking in the mountains and can be just as striking in your own backyard!
Plant Profile: Allium
Learn about growing ornamental onions, or Allium. The bright spherical blooms add beautiful shape and texture to any garden and last all spring long.
Plant Profile: Lenten Rose
Learn about growing your own Lenten Rose, or Hellebore. These amazing winter bloomers bring joy in the bleak, gray months of the winter garden. Hardy and perennial, they are an elegant surprise year after year.
Plant Profile: Butterfly Bush
Learn all about the planting and care of Butterfly Bushes in North Carolina. These fast growing, gorgeous shrubs will bring in tons of biodiversity and a flurry of activity from butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, and much more!
Plant Profile: Bronze Fennel
Learn all about the planting and care of bronze fennel. This perennial herb is amazing in the kitchen and in the garden. Add awesome flavor to dishes and support your local pollinators simultaneously!
Plant Profile: Clematis
Learn all about the care of Clematis, a beautiful perennial flowering vine that will give generations of lovely color to your outdoor spaces.
Plant Profile: Gardenia
Learn all about growing and caring for Gardenia. This is one of the most beautifully scented plants you can grow and adds elegance to every garden.
Plant Profile: Purple Coneflower
Learn about the proper care of echinacea purpurea or Purple Coneflower. Read about how to plant and care for this perennial classic.
Plant Profile: Bee Balm
Read about proper planting and care of bee balm. A beautiful bloom with a gorgeous scent that will enhance any landscape. Pollinators love it so it will enhance every other plant you care for too!
Plant Profile: Lantana
Learn about proper care and planting of Lantana. A stunner for any garden that will bring pollinators and bloom all summer long.
Plant Profile: Cardinal Flower
Read about NC native perennial, Cardinal Flower. Tips for planting and care for this plant that will yield years of stunning blooms in your yard.
Plant Profile: Coreopsis
Learn all about Coreopsis here. Also known as tickseed, this adorable perennial will bring sunny fun to your garden.
Plant Profile: Pineapple Sage
Learn more about the perennial, pollinator friendly Pineapple Sage. See tips on planting and caring for this gorgeous plant.
Plant Profile: Joe Pye Weed
Learn all about the planting and care of Joe Pye Weed. A beautiful perennial pollinator perfect for your backyard.
Plant Profile: Dwarf Crested Iris
Learn all about the beautiful Dwarf Crested Iris