Without planning, a landscape of California native plants can feel a little drab, especially in late summer when many go ...

Growing up in Mount Washington, Richard Zumwalde and his siblings enjoyed the same workaday dinners many of his East Side neighbors did. His mother was raised in Clermont County (then very rural ...

Jacarandas are everywhere, including at the L.A. Arboretum, which offers other recommendations for those seeking more than ...

Clematis is a lovely vine that blooms in a wide variety of shapes and colors. Clematis 'Jackmanii', as shown above, bears large violet-purple blooms which fade somewhat with age. It flowers early ...

This adaptable Eastern native thrives in the heat and humidity of Southern gardens, producing towering flower spikes packed with frilly purple blooms and fine foliage. A must-have plant for butterfly ...

Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed) Swamp milkweed features vibrant pink to light purple blooms that attract pollinators, including monarch butterflies and native bees. As its name suggests, it ...

This classic perennial with fragrant purple flowers is a must-have in any garden because it lasts for years, is deer and rabbit resistant, plus lavender stems are lovely cut or dried. There are ...

Click here for more information about how to subscribe. From the ruffly white petals of a Helen Curtis azalea to the dark purple blooms of a Blue Danube variety, every plant at Hershey’s Azalea ...

Ruby Red (‘MEIzilena’): Non-fading, dark-red blooms stand out against dark glossy foliage on this compact, upright grandiflora. Introduced by Star Roses and Plants. Celeste BlueSky (‘P2046L’): Deep ...

Numerous cultivars are available, from the diminutive "Blue Elf" to the prolific "Louisiana Purple." Some cultivars, such as "Fuller's White," are more tolerant of sun. This versatile species produces ...