Southeast Gardening223 Stories
Flowers and PlantsKalmia Latifolia’s Origami-Like Flowers Shine in the Shade
This shade-tolerant shrub, also known as mountain laurel or calico shrub, thrives in East Coast woodland gardens
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsHeat-Loving Duranta Erecta Blooms From Spring Into Early Fall
Golden dewdrops, a versatile tropical shrub, has delicate purple and white blossoms
Full StoryGardening GuidesPackera Aurea Puts On a Springtime Show in Sun or Shade
This vigorous native ground cover welcomes bees with its early-blooming flowers and makes an attractive lawn alternative
Full StoryGardening GuidesDo You Have This Invasive Plant in Your Yard?
Garlic mustard is spreading across the U.S. Here’s how to spot it and what to do
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Phlox Divaricata
Plant wild blue phlox in central and eastern U.S. woodland gardens for its bright blue flowers in early spring
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Sassafras Albidum
This eastern native tree has beautiful foliage, a spicy aroma and a rich history
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Asclepias Viridis
Green antelopehorn is a milkweed that is short, drought-tolerant, not aggressive and a monarch favorite
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Echinacea Pallida
Plant pale purple coneflower in perennial gardens or informal prairie plantings for spring blooms, bees and butterflies
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Pseudognaphalium Obtusifolium, or Rabbit Tobacco
This late-blooming native annual, also known as sweet everlasting, adds spontaneity to landscapes in the eastern United States
Full StoryInspiring GardensThe Garden That Orchids Built
The owners of a famous orchid nursery create a sanctuary for themselves in South Florida
Full StoryTreesGreat Design Plant: Nyssa Sylvatica
The black gum tree tolerates moist soil and provides many years of beautiful foliage, from summer to fall
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